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Vol. 121 No. 67

April 4, 2012

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NEWS

TODAY’S WEATHER

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INSIDE TODAY

Preparing for Easter • Traditions are what bring many families together around the holidays and for Shelby County residents, Easter is no exception. 1B

STATE NEWS

The long journey home • Homecomings are not meant to take place at cemeteries, but that’s what happened Tuesday when Peggy Sue Houser was laid to rest. 4A

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BY KATHY LEESE WAPAKONETA — In his bid to seek dismissal of a charge of sexual battery against him, suspended Shelby County Sheriff Dean Kimpel told a judge Monday he believed he had been granted immunity when he spoke to investigators as part of an internal affairs investigation and subsequent criminal investigations.

Kimpel made the statement at a hearing in Auglaize County Common Pleas Court on a motion seeking to dismiss the sexual battery charge. The motion was filed

by Kimpel’s attorney, Michael Rumer of Lima.

Also at the hearing, presiding Judge Frederick Pepple approved a motion to limit evidence in the May 7 trial based on the rape shield law. The motion was filed by Miami County Prosecutor Gary Nasal, special prosecutor in the case.

SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg In 2010 detectives from For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com the Licking County Sheriff ’s DEAN KIMPEL sits flanked by his attorneys Michael Rumer (left) and Zachary Maisch in Office conducted an internal Auglaize County Common Pleas Court presided over by judge Frederick Pepple in WaSee KIMPEL/Page 8A pakoneta Monday.

DEATHS

Sidney’s street projects outlined for City Council

Obituaries and/or death notices for the following people appear on Pages 2-3A today: • Arvie Power Kendall • Shirley P. Stein • Doreen E. Fronsoe • Patcine L. “Pat” Hodge • Barbara A. Goings • Rosamary Homan

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Business ...........................10A City, County records ...........2A Classified.........................5-8B Comics ...............................4B Fort Loramie .....................11A Hints from Heloise ..............6A Horoscope..........................9A Localife ............................6-7A Nation/World.......................5A Obituaries ........................2-3A Sports .........................13-16A State news..........................4A ’Tween 12 and 20...............9A Weather/Sudoku/Abby/Out of the Past/Dr. Donohue ..12A

TODAY’S THOUGHT “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

— Martin Luther King Junior (1929-1968) For more on today in history, turn to Page 12A.

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JOHN NEUMEIER (left) is introduced at the awards ceremony

by Mark Pillow, director of business solutions for Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems. Neumeier, of was honored for pulling a 65-year-old Putnam County man from his sinking auto on a cold, wet Nov. 14 evening.

Russia resident honored for saving Fort Jennings man’s life RUSSIA — A Shelby County man who rescued a motorist from a vehicle that had plunged into an 8-foot-deep pond was one of four finalists nominated for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s 2011 North American Highway Hero Award.

John Neumeier, 58, of Russia, a driver for Bohman Trucking, also of Russia, was honored for pulling a 65-year-old Putnam County man from his sinking auto on a cold, wet Nov. 14 evening.

The incident, reported nationwide by the Associated Press, occurred as Neumeier was loading his milk delivery truck at the Van Ham dairy east of the village of Dupont.

He was on top sealing the tank when he saw a car leave a curve in the roadway and plunge into a pond just off the road.

Neumeier called 911 on his cell phone and, grabbing a large wrench, dived into the water, beating on the sinking car’s driver’s side window until it broke. He then pulled the driver, Earl Kuhlman, 63, of Fort Jennings, out by his feet as the car went under.

Kuhlman was especially lucky. Neumeier said, “I’m normally not at the dairy until later in the evening.”

Kuhlman was transported to Putman County Ambulatory Care in Glandorf where his condition was stabilized.

“Each of these finalists is a Highway Hero in his own right,” Phillip Kane, vice president of Goodyear Commercial Tire Systems, said. “Each man rescued someone who was in life-threatening peril. We are honored to recognize these selfSee RUSSIA/Page 3A

Public Works director Chris Clark shared the city’s 2012 Asphalt, Curb and Gutter program with Sidney City Council during Monday night’s April work session.

This year’s program, Clark said, “will reduce mill and overlays from 3 inches to 1 and a half inches and focus on main collector streets selected by staff needing the most severe attention.” He said residential streets will be postponed for a minimum of two years.

Streets being addressed by this year’s program include: • Stolle Avenue from Ohio

47 to Gleason Street, $49,023.

• North Vandemark Road from its S curve to Russell Road, $141,015.

• Broadway Avenue from Russell Road through the intersection of Parkwood Street, $62,152.

• Miami Avenue, from Jefferson Street to Kossuth Street, $42,057.

• Campbell Road, from Fourth Avenue to Wagner Avenue, $112,141.

• South Vandemark Road from Fair Road north to the first set of railroad tracks, $60.158 (city’s 50 percent share of costs).

Clark said this year’s program is budgeted at $587,137 See COUNCIL/Page 8A

Police seek robber Sidney detectives are looking into leads in a gas station robbery on Monday where a shot was fired.

Officers responded to Speedway, 1529 Michigan St., on Monday at 12:10 a.m. on a report of a robbery. There were no customers in the store at the time and no injuries reported.

The suspect is described as a tall black male, thin to medium build. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the hood up, white t-shirt underneath, dark colored jeans and had his hair in cornrows. As of press time there was no footage from surveillance video or artist rendering

of the suspect available from police.

The suspect approached the counter and asked for a pen.

The suspect then pulled out a revolver and demanded money.

Once the money was turned over the suspect turned to exit the store, pointed the gun back towards the cooler area and fired a single shot. The suspect ran out the front doors and south toward Reliable Castings. Officers searched the area and did not locate the suspect. Officers brought in a K-9 to help track the robbery, but could not track a scent.

The investigation was turned over to the detective section and is ongoing.

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RECORD -10:27 a.m.: medical.

Police log Medics responded to the

MONDAY -8:16 a.m.: contempt. Sidney police arrested Joshua K. Cornett, 21, and Stacy White, 39, on contempt warrants while they were at Sidney Municipal Court in the probation department.

-5:13 a.m.: domestic violence. Police arrested Kara Francis, 34, 1840 Shawnee Drive on a charge of domestic violence.

SUNDAY -3:26 a.m.: criminal damaging. Police arrested Lee Stubblefield Jr., 22, for criminal damaging. He allegedly damaged the door to the residence at 319 N. West Ave. SATURDAY -5:22 p.m.: theft. Police responded to 2400 Michigan St. on a report of the theft of a purse and arrested Mark Anthony Brown, 27, at large.

-6:14 a.m.: found property. Police received a boys bicycle found near the intersection of Fielding Road and East Court Street. It was placed into the department’s garage for safe keeping.

-2:24 a.m.: contempt. Police arrested Krystena Clark, 20, of Winchester, Ind., on a contempt warrant.

FRIDAY p.m.: con-2:03 tempt. Police arrested Craig A. Strunk, 28, for contempt.

-11:10 a.m.: contempt. Police arrested Devin Wilson, 20, Piqua, on a warrant and transported him to the Shelby County Jail.

Fire, rescue TUESDAY -11:22 a.m.: medical.

Sidney paramedics responded to the 600 block of South Miami Avenue on a medical call.

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700 block of South Main Avenue on a medical call.

-9:55 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call on the 300 block of East North Street.

-6:29 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call on the 300 block of Jefferson Street.

-2:36 a.m.: alarm.

Firefighters were dispatched to 428 N. Main Ave. on a report of a fire alarm. It was a false alarm.

MONDAY -10:22 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury on the 600 block of South Miami Avenue.

-10:17 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury on the 300 block of Wilson Avenue.

-6:38 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to a medical call on the 100 block of Freedom Court.

-3:42 p.m.: smoke.

Firefighters were dispatched to 201 W. Poplar St. on a report of a smoke smell. There was a problem with the furnace motor.

-3:30 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 700 block of North Main Avenue on a medical call.

-12:57 p.m.: injury.

Medics responded to a report of an injury at the intersection of Ohio Avenue and North Street.

-12:15 p.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 92-mile marker of Interstate 75 northbound.

They were not needed on arrival.

-10:27 a.m.: alarm.

Firefighters were dispatched to 2280 Industrial Drive on a fire alarm. It was a false alarm.

-9:55 a.m.: medical.

Medics responded to the 500 block of N. Vandemark Road on a medical call.

SUNDAY -10:55 p.m.: medical.

Accident Sidney police responded to a report of an accident on the 2200 block of Ohio 47 on Sunday. The accident happened at 12:06 p.m. Jose Luis Viera Garcia, 41, 1045 Buckeye Ave., was exiting the driveway at 2215 State Route 47 and attempted to turn westbound and pulled into the path of another vehicle driven by Nancy K. Kramer, 64, of Wapakoneta. Kramer was traveling eastbound in the left lane. Kramer’s vehicle sustained heavy damage and the other vehicle had moderate damage. There were no injuries reported. Viera Garcia was cited for right of way from a drive.

Bureau OBITUARIES Arvie Power Kendall approves new Visitors Guide QUINCY— Arvie Power Kendall, 80, of Quincy, died at 2:10 p.m., Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home.

He was born Feb. 12, 1932, in Sidney, a son of the late James and William Sylvia Beatrice Allen Kendall.

On July 18, 1954, he married Ruth Evelyn Pulfer in Jackson Center, and she died July 18, 2007.

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Junior Kendall; and three sisters, Juanita Anderson, Mae Schmidt and Linda Sue Kendall.

Survivors include three daughters, Carol (Lowell) Hines, of Quincy, Cindy Kendall, of Sidney, and Debra Roby, of DeGraff; two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Scott and Leatha (James) Watkins, both of Quincy; four grandsons, Justin (Amanda) Trostel, David Trostel, Jim (Amy) Roby, Michael Roby; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A member of Quincy Chapel Church of

During March, the Sidney Visitor’s Bureau approved the final proof of its new Visitors Guide. Finished guides will be sent to the Ohio Department of Transportation for placement in Travel Information Centers throughout the state and the statehouse building in Columbus.

The new guides will also be provided bureau visitors and distributors in Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

The Sidney bureau is also collaborating with Ohio’s Historic West travel partners to design and distribute a new promotional rack card and video to highlight numerous travel attractions in an eight state region that includes Shelby County.

Information about the Great Sidney farmers Market, Vandemark Farm and the Shelby County Fair has been listed ton the Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism website, The bureau has also committed to sponsorship at the Gold level for the 2012 Bensar Mayfest Soccer Classic.

The bureau’s webwww.VisitSidsite. n e y S h e l b y. c o m , received 1,061 visits HOUSTON — The during the month pf Hardin-Houston Local February and 1,336 School District will hold a Facebook views. special board meeting

Christ in Christian Union, he was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War and was a retired employee of Baumfolder Corp. in Sidney.

He enjoyed his grandchildren, mowing, gardening, bird watching and spending his winters in Florida.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 6 p.m. on Thursday at Rexer-RigginMadden Funeral Home, DeGraff. Services will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastors Bob Long and Brad Angus officiating. His body will be cremated following services and his ashes will be interred in Cedar Point Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Universal Home Health and Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at timeformemory.com/madden.

Additional obituaries appear on Page 3A

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Sheriff’s log MONDAY -7 p.m.: burglary.

Shelby County Sheriff ’s deputies responded to 207 W. Main St. on a report of a burglary. A computer was stolen from the home.

-1:57 a.m.: traffic hazard. Deputies responded to the 900 block

of South Main Avenue on a report that stones had fallen from the Big Four Bridge and onto the roadway.

SUNDAY -5:57 p.m.: investigative complaint.

Deputies responded to the Lockington United Methodist Church, 2190 Miami Conservancy Road on a report of four

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-9:46 p.m.: medical.

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Village log SUNDAY -5:56 p.m.: vandalism. Jackson Center police responded to the 500 block of South Main Street on a report of vandalism.

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Fort Loramie Rescue responded to the 6400 block of Hardin-Wapakoneta Road on a medical call.

MONDAY -3:15 p.m.: medical.

Minster Life Squad responded to the 12000 block of Walnut Drive on a medical call.

-2:23 p.m.: smoke.

Port Jefferson Fire responded to the intersection of Pasco Montra Road and Sharp Road on a report of black smoke in the area.

-10:31 a.m.: medical.

Perry-Port-Salem Rescue responded to a medical call on the 5600 block of Ohio 29.

-6:37 a.m.: medical.

Fort Loramie Rescue responded to a medical call on the 9700 block of Eilerman Road.

SUNDAY -3:06 p.m.: fire.

Maplewood Fire responded to 21835 State Route 47 on a report of a field fire.

-1:04 p.m.: medical.

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PIQUA— Shirley P. Stein, 84 of 9 Alpha Drive, died at 6:09 p.m., Sunday, April 1, 2012, at the Upper Valley Medical Center.

She was born July 21, 1927, in West Milton, to the late Dr. Ernest T. and Margaret F. (Flick) Pearson.

Survivors include three sons, J. Gregory Stein, of Piqua, Thomas H. (Kristine Lange) Stein PhD, of Greeneville, Tenn., and James W. (Deborah Reardon) Stein, of Piqua; two daughters, M. Paula (Eugene) Steinke, of Troy, and Susan J. (Timothy) Peltier, of Piqua; 16 grandchildren, Eric Stein, Sean Stein, Ian Stein, Julie Steinke, Gene and Anna Steinke, Maggie Steinke, Kyle Stein, Carl Stein, Jimmy and Mindi Stein, Mike and Amanda Stein, Rick and Jessica Stein, Thomas Stein, Timmy Peltier, Logan Peltier, Spencer Peltier, and Corbin Peltier; and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Audrey Sword.

Shirley was a graduate of Milton Union High School, obtained her bachelors degree from Miami University, Oxford, and earned her Masters degree from Wright State University.

She retired in 1992 from the City Piqua School District following 27 years of teaching. She was a of member Greene Street U n i t e d Church, Methodist YWCA of Piqua, Piqua Art Guild, Miami County YMCA, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, and the Troy Senior Citizens Club. As a social individual, Shirley embraced life and people.

She loved all her family, friends, former students and playing Bridge with several groups.

A service to honor her life will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday at the Greene Street Methodist United Church with the Rev. Lisa C. Ellison officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Jamieson and Yannucci Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Piqua Education Foundation, 719 E. Ash St., Piqua, OH 45356 or Greene Street United Methodist Church, 415 W. Greene St., Piqua, OH 45356.

Condolences to the family may also be expressed through jamiesonandyannucci.com.

L. Patcine “Pat” Hodge, 87, of 2901 Fair Road, passed away Monday, April 2, 2012, at 4:38 a.m., at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

She was born on June 12, 1924, in Sidney, the daughter of the late Daniel and Kathryn (Millhoff) Kiser.

On Sept. 1, 1946, she married Robert E. Hodge, who preceded her in death on Nov. 26, 2004.

She is survived by one sister, Velma Chenoweth, of Chicago, Ill.; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Mrs. Hodge was a homemaker and retired as a registered nurse for

Dr. Ned Smith and Wilson Memorial Hospital after 20 years of service. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church in Sidney.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Cromes Funeral Home, 302 S. Main Ave., with Pastor James Alter officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Point Cemetery in Pasco.

Friends may call Thursday from 12:30 p.m. until the hour of service.

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Sidney police responded to 500 N. Vandemark Road, Apt 82 for a death investigation on Monday at 9:55 a.m.

Gerry W. Zwiebel, 51, was found dead on a possible overdose. According to police reports there were numerous prescription pill bottles empty and scattered around. There was also a colored dry liquid found near the bottles. According to coroner Dr. Fred Haussman, there was nothing significant shown in the preliminary report.

“The preliminary results don’t show anything major,” said Hausmann.

“Our investigation centers around possible prescription medication.”

The final results are pending the toxicology report which could take from eight to 10 weeks.

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PIQUA — Barbara A. Goings, 67, of Piqua, died at 11:56 p.m., on Sunday, April 1, 2012, in her residence.

She was born in Piqua on Nov. 21, 1944, to the late Francis and Belva (Gard) Malone.

On May 6, 1961, in Piqua, she married Michael B. Goings. He preceded her in death on Oct. 30, 2008.

Barbara is survived by two daughters, Carla Strohmenger and Melissa Cotterman, both of Piqua; two sons, Michael A. Goings and Craig Goings, both of Piqua; one sister, Sara Pittman, of Piqua; 20 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, John Malone; and one sister, Sharon Malone.

Barbara was an avid bingo player and loved going to the Casinos.

She worked for Copeland Corp. in Sidney for 36 years and retired in 2010.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at MelcherSowers Funeral Home, Piqua with the Rev. Gary Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Miami Memorial Park, Covington.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Miami County, P. O. Box 502, Troy, OH 45373.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.melcher-sowers.com.

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Doreen E. Fronsoe B E L L A VISTA, Ark,Doreen E. Fronsoe, 81, of Bella Vista, Ark., went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2012, at 5:25 a.m.

During her final days at the Circle of Life Hospice Center in Bentonville, Ark., she was surrounded and comforted by her immediate family members.

She was born Dec. 17, 1930, in Sidney, to Forest and Helen Young.

She is survived by her husband, Milton Fronsoe; three children, Russell Fronsoe, of Las Vegas, Nev., Nanci Mills, of Westminster, Colo. and the Rev. David Fronsoe and wife Cheryl of Minneapolis, Minn.; brother, Danny L. Young (Karen), of Mount Summit, Ind.; grandchildren, Christopher Fronsoe, Timothy Fronsoe, Angela Fronsoe, Erica Fronsoe, Elizabeth Fronsoe, and Chase Mills; and great-grandchildren, Meliah Fronsoe, Quinlan Fronsoe, and Jeremiah Mills.

Doreen was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Robert and Timothy.

Doreen graduated from high school in Sidney, Ohio, and furthered her education in the field of preschool education at 916 VO-Tech Institute and Lakewood Community College in White Bear Lake, Minn. She had worked for many years as a preschool teacher, then as a church secretary and Handbell Choir director.

Doreen and her high

school sweetMilton heart were married for 61 years. To this union were born three children whom she loved and always offered her best in and guidance support.

Doreen was actively involved in music her whole life. She composed, directed, and arranged music for her professional trios- “The Harmonettes” and “The Starlighters” and many vocal and Handbell choirs in both White Bear Lake, Minn. and Bella Vista, Ark. She is remembered as an excellent pianist and singer.

She also enjoyed sports, cooking, vocal music, nature, crafts, travel, and visiting Elder Hostels around the world.

She was a member of the Bella Vista Community Church, Bella Vista, Ark. A viewing was held March 30, at Bella Vista Funeral Home, 2258 Forest Hills Boulevard, Bella Vista, Ark. A second viewing and celebration of Life service was held on March 31, at the Bella Vista Community Church, followed by burial at Bella Vista Memorial Gardens, Ark. Memorial gifts can be made in Doreen’s honor to the Bella Vista Community Church Handbell or Vocal choir (479) 8551126, the Village Handbell Ringers (479) 855-6643, or the Circle of Life Hospice Center (479) 872-3389.

Rosamary Homan BURKETTSVILLE — Rosamary Homan, 75, Burkettsville, died March 31, 2012, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater.

She was born June 26, 1936, in Osgood, to the late Frederick Holscher and the late Clara Poeppelman.

On Nov. 26, 1960, she married Donald Homan, who survives.

Also surviving are three daughters, Cathy (Tom) Lennartz, of Fort Recovery, Clara (Jeff) Knittle, of Portland, Ind., and Mary (Mike) Westgerdes, of North Star; four sons, Dave (Deb) Homan, of Fort Recovery, Rich Homan, of Portland, Ind., Steve (Carrie) Homan, of Fort Recovery, and Dana Homan, of Fort Recovery; two brothers, Robert Holscher, of Osgood, and Wilfrid (Rita) Holscher, of Minster; 22 grandchildren; two greatgrandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Frances Holscher, of Osgood, and Ruth Holscher, of Osgood.

Deceased is a son, Louis Homan; a grandd a u g h t e r, Rachel Brackman; eight brothers, Albert, Edward, Urban, Leo, Joseph, Alfred, Raymond, and Julius Holscher; and two sisters, M a t i l d a Pleiman and Elizabeth Holscher.

She farmed with her husband Donald and was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg, and its Altar Sodality.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg, the Rev. Thomas Dorn officiating. Burial is at St. Paul Cemetery, Sharpsburg.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Thursday at Brockman-Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery.

Contributions can be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation.

Commissioners award sign contract Shelby County Commissioners Tuesday morning awarded a contract for road signs to Custom Product Corporation of Jackson, Miss., on its best bid of $62,648.50.

Commissioners amended a contract between Shelby County Job and Services and juvenile court, increasing the contract amount to $56,738.60.

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Then and now payments totaling $48,965.55 were approved for payment.

The board also reimbursed the Regional Planning Commission $4.500 from one fund to another to pay a contractor.

Commissioners agreed to increase euthanasia fees at the Animal Shelter from $50 to $75, effective May 1.

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The long journey home

Tentative trial Siblings keep promise to their mother dates set for dad

BY WILL E SANDERS Ohio Community Media wsanders@dailycall.com PIQUA —Homecomings aren’t meant to take place at cemeteries, but a f t e r m o r e than 30 years a missing P i q u a woman received a proper burial T u e s d ay Houser to next her deceased mother who had never given up hope that her daughter was out there — somewhere.

So in the shade of a sprawling tree in Section 5 at the Forest Hill Cemetery the family of Peggy Sue Houser and former classmates met for a solemn service not only in recognition of Miss Houser, but also in remembrance of a vow her siblings promised to keep to their dying mother Hattie Oglesbee, who passed away in 2001, never learning the truth about her daughter.

“A promise kept, no matter how long, always makes you feel good,” said Karen HouserWood of Sidney, Miss Houser’s sister. “When they took and murdered my sister, it murdered mom, too.”

It has been 31 years since Miss Houser, then just months shy of 19, was last seen traveling with a male motorcyclist leaving the city and traveling north en route to Michigan.

Her headstone contains only her name, the year she was born and died and simply states: “I’m home.”

“It’s a peaceful thing,” Wood said, recollecting the promise she and her other siblings gave their mother years ago to bring Miss Houser home if ever found for burial beside Oglesbee. “She will be here just inches from mom.”

Miss Houser’s previous burial site was as a Jane Doe with little amenity in a potter’s field near Tampa, just across town from where her unidentified body had been found on Jan. 30, 1982.

Her disappearance had remained an active missing persons case that had perplexed local authorities for decades before forensic anthropologist Erin Kimmerle, also an assistant professor at the University of South Florida, noticed a possible connection between Miss Houser and an unidentified skeleton found in a field near a wooded area.

Then in November, Kimmerle, who also assists the Tampa Cold Case Project, and a class of students positively identified Miss Houser in November based on DNA samples taken from family members.

Wood said the news confirmed what her family long suspected, but while the bittersweet identification of the Miss Houser provides comfort, it does not provide full closure.

For Wood, she says her mind has wandered now more than it ever has before.

“Can you really find closure until you find out why?” she said. “Until I find out why, I don’t think there will ever be total closure. … I will have to live without knowing why.”

Miss Houser’s cause of

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PASTOR DANIEL Hathaway of the Piqua Apostolic Temple conducts a memorial service for former Piqua resident Peggy Sue Houser at Forest Hill Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Houser was reportedly murdered in 1981 and her body dumped in Florida. Her remains were only recently identified and returned to Piqua where she could be buried beside her mother. death remains unknown by the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office. To this date, no charges have been filed in the case, and none are expected to, either.

Pastor Daniel Hathaway of Piqua Apostolic Temple spoke at the burial service, noting that goodbyes are never easy, but necessary.

“Why was this young lady’s life taken?” Hathaway asked. “I do not know. I do not know if anybody knows that to this day. … So it is today we are here to release what has been the very human drama for our

BY WILL E SANDERS years in prison.

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Landlord found body

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THIS IS the gravestone of former Piqua resident Peggy Sue Houser, whose remains were found in Florida in 1981 and were recently identified. A memorial service was held at Forest Hill Cemetery Tuesday. love of this young death and disappearance woman.” more than three decades Sandra Houser- ago.

Prieser, another of Miss “We brought Peggy Houser’s older sisters, home to our mother,” she said she now has closure said. “We brought her concerning her sister’s home.”

URBANA (AP) — A landlord who found a woman’s dismembered remains in her bathtub said he had felt compelled to break into the locked bathroom after her worried mother came looking for her.

Gary Zerkle told The Associated Press on Tuesday that 21-year-old Jessica Sacco’s mother arrived at Sacco’s Urbana home last Thursday, concerned she had not heard from her daughter in days.

Zerkle found Sacco’s remains the next morning. Police say Sacco’s on-

again, off-again boyfriend, Matthew Puccio, had stabbed her, placed a bag over her head and suffocated her. They say Sacco was then dismembered, with some body parts found miles away in Kentucky.

Puccio was arraigned Tuesday and was being held on $100,000 bond.

Four other defendants, accused of watching the attack on Sacco, also were arraigned and were being held on bonds of $50,000 each. Telephone messages seeking comment were left for their attorneys on Tuesday.

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NATION/WORLD BRIEFLY Romney wins Maryland MILWAUKEE (AP) — Mitt Romney tightened his grip on the Republican presidential nomination Tuesday night, winning the Maryland primary in a rout and bidding for victories in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C., with time left over to swap charges with President Barack Obama.

The victory in Maryland enabled Romney to pad his already considerable delegate lead over Republican rival Rick Santorum, who is under growing pressure to abandon his own candidacy in the name of party unity.

There were 95 Republican National Convention delegates at stake for the day, including 42 in Wisconsin, the only one of the three contests that a fading Rick Santorum seriously contested.

Romney began the day with 572 delegates, precisely half the 1,144 needed to clinch the nomination and on a pace to do so before the end of the primary season in June.

Murdoch’s son steps down LONDON (AP) — Once his father’s heir apparent, James Murdoch stepped down Tuesday as chairman of British Sky Broadcasting, surrendering one of the biggest jobs in the Murdoch media empire in a bid to distance the broadcaster from a deepening phone hacking scandal.

James Murdoch’s credibility and competence have come under severe questioning because of the phone hacking crisis and alleged bribery by British newspapers while he was in charge, and he faces further questioning in the scandal.

“I am aware that my role as chairman could become a lightning rod for BSkyB and I believe that my resignation will help to ensure that there is no false conflation with events at a separate organization,” the 39-year-old Murdoch said.

Rocket launched VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AP) — A rocket carrying a topsecret payload blasted off Tuesday from the California coast.

The Delta IV rocket lifted off at 4:12 p.m. from the Vandenberg Air Force Base, about 130 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

“We’ve just seen the successful liftoff” of the rocket, launch commentator Don Spencer said in a webcast.

Since the launch involved a classified cargo for the National Reconnaissance Office, no details were immediately available about whether it was boosted to its intended orbit.

OUT OF THE BLUE

Calf rustlers arrested CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico authorities have arrested three men found with a 220-pound calf in the backseat of their car.

The Carlsbad Current Argus reports that the men are accused of cattle rustling. They were jailed on charges of suspicion of larceny of livestock, conspiracy, lack of a bill of sale and exporting livestock.

Luna County sheriff’s office says a deputy pulled over their Honda Civic on Friday and saw the animal sharing the backseat with one of the alleged thieves.

The three are being held at the Luna County Detention Center.

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Tornadoes rake Dallas DALLAS (AP) — Tornadoes raked the Dallas area Tuesday, crumbling a wing of a nursing home, peeling roofs from dozens of homes and spiraling big-rig trailers into the air like footballs. More than a dozen injuries were reported.

Overturned cars left streets unnavigable and flattened trucks clogged highway shoulders. Preliminary estimates were that six to 12 twisters had touched down in North senior National Texas, Weather Service meteorologist Eric Martello said. But firm numbers would only come after survey teams checked damage Wednesday, he said.

In suburban Dallas, Lancaster police officer Paul Beck said 10 people were injured, two of them severely. Three people were injured in Arlington, including two residents of a nursing home who were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after swirling winds clipped the building, city assistant fire chief Jim Self said.

“Of course the windows were flying out, and my sister is paralyzed, so I had to get someone to help me get her in a wheelchair to get her out of the room,” said Joy Johnston, who was visiting her 79-yearold sister at the Green Oaks Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. “It was terribly loud.”

Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport canceled hundreds of flights and diverted

AP Photo/The Dallas Morning News, G.J. McCarthy

TRAILERS LAY smashed atop one another after a tornado reportedly tore through the southeastern portion of Dallas County, Texas, Tuesday near Lancaster, Texas. The National Weather Service confirmed at least two separate “large and extremely dangerous” tornadoes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Several other developing twisters were reported as a band of violent storms moved north through the metropolitan area. Officials had no immediate information about injuries. others heading its way. Among the most stunning video was an industrial section of Dallas, where rows of empty tractortrailers crumpled like soda cans littered a parking lot.

“The officers were watching the tornadoes form and drop,” Kennedale police Chief Tommy Williams said. “It was pretty active for a while.”

The confirmed tornadoes

touched down near Royce City and Silver Springs, said National Weather Service meteorologist Matt Bishop.

April is the peak of the tornado season that runs from March until June. Bishop said Tuesday’s storms suggest that “we’re on pace to be above normal.”

Johnston said her sister was taken to the hospital be-

cause of her delicate health.

Another resident at the nursing home, Louella Curtis, 92, said workers roused her out of bed and put her in the hall.

“The hallways were all jammed,” Johnston said.

“Everyone was trying to help each other to make a path for others. I’d say everybody was out of their rooms within 20 minutes.”

Profane tweet leads to expulsion INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Austin Carroll was fighting insomnia when the Indiana t e e n a g e r turned to Twitter for relief and casually dropped the Fword multiple times, apparently to demonstrate to his Carroll followers that the expletive would fit almost anywhere in a sentence.

But his middle-of-the-night profanity quickly cost him. A few days later, Carroll was expelled from high school over his foul-mouthed lapse, even though the word wasn’t directed at anyone, and he says the tweet didn’t involve his school.

Now the 17-year-old senior is at the center of a debate over

how closely school officials may monitor students’ online activities when they aren’t in class or even on school property, an issue that has frustrated administrators and confounded courts.

Carroll insists he made the tweet on his own time using his own computer, making it none of the school’s business.

But school officials in the small city of Garrett, about 20 miles north of Fort Wayne, contend that the teen used either his school-issued computer or the school network. The details could spell the difference between a routine school discipline case and a broader First Amendment dispute.

School officials say they cannot discuss a student’s disciplinary record and will not say why Carroll was expelled March 19 from Garrett High School, a 600-student school where younger students are

given iPads and older ones are sent home with MacBooks.

His mother, Pam Smith, believes it was in retaliation for her son’s previous misbehavior, which included a suspension earlier in March for violating the dress code by wearing a kilt to school and a suspension last fall for using the same expletive on a school computer.

Then on March 16, her son tweeted the F-word again.

Carroll, who did not respond to interview requests from The Associated Press, told Fort Wayne television station WPTA that he was just trying to be funny.

“If my account is on my own personal account, I don’t think the school or anybody should be looking at it. Because it’s my own personal stuff, and it’s none of their business,” he told the station.

He posted on his Facebook page that he “shouldn’t have

done it” but said the punishment was too harsh.

First Amendment and students’ rights experts agree with him. If Carroll was using his own computer and network to send the tweet, the school’s action was “an incredible overreach and overreaction that arguably raises not only First Amendment but Fourth Amendment issues,” said David Hudson, a scholar at the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University in Tennessee. The Fourth Amendment protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures.

Since 1969, the U.S. Supreme Court has generally ruled that students have freespeech rights, and schools can prohibit their speech only if it is vulgar or disruptive to schoolwork or other people.

But that power doesn’t reach far beyond school property.

Obama: Reagan couldn’t Pakistani dismisses survive in ‘radical’ GOP U.S.’s $10M bounty WASHINGTON (AP) — In combative campaign form, President Barack Obama accused Republican leaders on Tuesday of becoming so radical and dangerously rigid that even the late Ronald Reagan, one of their most cherished heroes, could not win a GOP primary if he were running today.

Obama, in a stinging speech to an audience of news executives, had unsparing words for Republicans on Capitol Hill as well as the man he is most likely to face off against in November, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. The president depicted the election as a choice between a Democratic candidate who wants to use government to help people succeed and Republicans who would abandon a basic compact with society and let most people struggle at the expense of the rich.

He framed his address around a new House Republican budget plan, saying it represents a bleak, backward “radical vision.”

“It is thinly veiled social Darwinism,” Obama said to the annual meeting of The Associated Press. “It is antithetical to our entire history as a land of opportunity and upward mobility for everybody who’s willing to work for it … It is a prescrip-

tion for decline.”

Republicans shot back that the president had offered a deeply partisan speech devoid of accountability.

Campaigning outside Milwaukee just before Obama spoke, Romney said that the president “of course will look for someone else to blame.” The Republican Party chairman, Reince Priebus, said Obama had abandoned his hope-andchange campaign slogan of four years ago. Said Priebus: “All along, he’s been a cold, calculating, big-spending politician.”

Obama’s speech removed any doubt that the general election was under way for the president, despite his professed reluctance to weigh in before Republicans settle on a nominee.

He took a couple of digs at Romney, playing up the Republican presidential front-runner’s support for a budget-slashing plan the House has approved.

That plan is doomed to die in the Senate, but Obama held it up as a sign of the disaster that would come if Republicans got their way: poor children not getting food, grandparents unable to afford nursing homes, more airline flights getting canceled and weather forecasts becoming less reliable.

ISLAMABAD (AP) — A Pakistani militant accused of directing deadly attacks in neighboring India on Tuesday dismissed a U.S. decision to put a bounty of $10 million on his head as misdirected.

The reward is for “information leading to the arrest and conviction” of Hafiz Mohammad Saeed, who founded the militant group Lashkar-eTaiba with alleged Pakistani support in the 1980s to pressure archenemy India over the disputed territory of Kashmir.

The U.S. also offered up to $2 million for Lashkar-e-Taiba’s deputy leader, Hafiz Abdul Rahman Makki, who is Saeed’s brother-in-law.

Saeed, who has denied involvement in the 2008 Mumbai attacks that killed more than 160 people, said the U.S. announced the reward because of his demonstrations against reopening supply lines through Pakistan to NATO troops in Afghanistan.

“We are organizing massive public meetings to inform the nation about all the threats which Pakistan will face after the restoration of the supplies,” he told The Associated Press in a mosque in Islamabad.

“With the grace of God, we are doing our work in Pak-

istan openly. It is regrettable that America has no information about me. Such rewards are usually for those who live in caves and mountains.”

The bounty offers could complicate U.S.-Pakistan relations at a tense time. Pakistan’s parliament is debating a revised framework for ties with the U.S. following American airstrikes that killed 24 Pakistani soldiers in November. Pakistan closed its supply lines to NATO troops in response.

Pakistan banned the group in 2002 under U.S. pressure, but it operates with relative freedom under the name of its social welfare wing Jamaat-udDawwa — even doing charity work using government money.

The U.S. has designated both groups foreign terrorist organizations. Intelligence officials and terrorism experts say Lashkar-e-Taiba has expanded its focus beyond India in recent years and has plotted attacks in Europe and Australia. Some have called it “the next al-Qaida” and fear it could set its sights on the U.S. The 61-year-old Saeed operates openly in Pakistan from his base in the eastern city of Lahore and travels widely, giving public speeches and appearing on TV talk shows.

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This Evening • The Sidney Altrusa Club meets at 5:30 p.m. at CJ’s HighMarks. Altrusa members network to provide community service with a focus on the promotion of literacy and goodwill. For more information or to become a member, contact Bev Mintchell at 498-9431.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Labor of Love, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

• The Miami-Shelby Ostomy Support Group meets at 7 p.m. at the Cancer Care Center in the lower level of the Upper Valley Medical Center, 3130 N. Dixie Highway, Troy. The group will provide information and support to ostomates and their families. For more information, call (937) 4404706.

• Stokes Lodge 305, Free and Accepted Masons, meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Jefferson Lodge, Port Jefferson. All Master Masons are welcome.

Thursday Afternoon • Shelby County Toastmasters meets at noon at the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA. Guests are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Trudeau at 498-3433 or edward.trudeau@emerson.com or visit the website at shelby.freetoasthost.ws.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Addicts at Work, meets at noon at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St. • The Amos Memorial Public Library offers homework help from 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday Evening • The New Knoxville Community Library Book Discussion Group meets from 6 to 7 p.m. to discuss “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” by John Berendt.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, All in the Family, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 Poplar St. • Minster Garden Club meets at 7 p.m. at the Old Minster Council Chambers, Minster.

• Temperance 73 Masonic Lodge at the corner of Miami Avenue and Poplar Street meets at 7:30 p.m.

Friday Morning • A.J. Wise Library in Fort Loramie hosts story time for children 3 1/2 and older at 10:30 a.m. To register, call 295-3155.

Friday Afternoon • Sidney Gateway Hi 12 Club No. 482, meets at noon at the Sidney American Legion on Fourth Avenue. All Master Masons are invited.

Friday Evening • Hope in Recovery, similar to traditional 12-step programs to confront destructive habits and behaviors, meets at the First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th St., Greenville, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, call (937) 548-9006.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Staying Clean for the Weekend, meets at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Poplar St.

Saturday Morning • Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Port Jefferson, 9 to 11 a.m.

• Agape Mobile Rural Food Pantry Distribution, in Maplewood, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday Evening • The Sidney-Shelby County Chess Club “Checkmates” meets at 7 p.m. at the library at the Dorothy Love Retirement Community. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, call 497-7326.

• The Narcotics Anonymous group, Saturday Night Live, meets at 8 p.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 120 W. Water St.

Sunday Evening • The Narcotics Anonymous group, Never Alone, Never Again, meets at 6:30 p.m. at First Christian Church, 320 E. Russell Road.

Monday Morning • Church Women United Bible Study will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 707 N. Ohio Ave. Take a Bible.

Monday Afternoon • Sidney Rotary Club meets at noon at CJ’s Highmarks. For more information on activities or becoming a member, contact Scott Barhorst at 4920823.

• The New Knoxville Community Library will hold story time from 1 to 1:30 p.m. for children 3, 4 and 5. Stories, songs and more.

Monday Evening • Shelby County Girl Scout Leaders Service Unit 37 meets at 6:30 p.m. at the VFW. • The American Legion Auxiliary meets at 7 p.m. at the Post Home on Fourth Avenue.

• Diabetic support group meets at 7 p.m. in conference room one of the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

• Shelby County Woodcarvers meets at 7 p.m. at the Senior Center of Sidney-Shelby County. Beginners to master carvers are welcome.

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Artists will have the opportunity to tour the former First National Bank of Troy (built in 1908) and complete an application to secure gallery space.

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PIQUA — The Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society at Edison Community College has opened a used book sale at the Edison campus to benefit tornado survivors.

The used book sale is scheduled today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The organization has used books and magazines including family friendly paperbacks, hardbacks, fiction, nonfiction, textbooks, religious books, biographies, recipe books, children’s books and other books family-friendly and movies on DVD and VCR for sale.

The items will be inexpensive, and all proceeds will be donated to an organization that provides direct care to those living in the tornado-affected areas of eastern Kentucky.

Those attending the event are asked to bring their own bags or boxes for their books if possible, although there will be some available at the door.

Monetary donations will be accepted, as well.

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Sidney natives debut film, ‘Tchoupitoulas’

BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@sdnccg.com Brothers Turner Ross and Bill Ross IV, natives of Sidney, have premiered their second major film, “Tchoupitoulas,” at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

The title is pronounced CHOP-it-TOOluhs and is the name of a street in New Orleans.

The movie is the story of a New Orleans night.

“We spent a lot of time in New Orleans as kids,” said Turner during a phone interview recently from his home in Santa Fe, N.M. “Our father was going to school in south Mississippi. The film is to celebrate the city, a unique place in the world, not just in the U.S.” The Rosses won many awards for a documentary about Sidney several years ago. “45365” had debuted at the same festival and went on to find screen time at additional festivals as far away as London. “‘45365’ (as a term) is representative of place,” Bill, who now lives in New Orleans, said. “‘Tchoupitoulas’ is a word that exists in New

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Orleans. It describes something without describing anything.”

The plot, if there is one, follows the antics of three boys who take a ferry from their home in a far-flung suburb and spend the night discovering the “different colors, sounds and voices” of the Big Easy, Turner said. Its debut garnered praise for the sibling filmmakers.

“Visually masterful ‘Tchoupitoulas’ boils New Orleans’ vivid culture down to one lively night,” wrote Eric Kohn for Indiewire. He goes on to compliment the movie’s “visual flair” and calls the project an “extraordinary New Orleans paean.”

The brothers “again prove themselves to be poets of place,” wrote Mark Olsen for the Los Angeles Times.

The Rosses have been full-time filmmakers for six years. They fund their projects by winning

grants, soliciting private financial contributions and, to a lesser extent, with television contracts.

“45365” aired on PBS. Currently, they’re up against a deadline to raise $38,000 within the next 10 days. The money will be used to purchase music license rights to show “Tchoupitoulas” in commercial theaters and in venues other than festivals. At press time, 454 backers had contributed $33,099 through an online donation site.

“If we don’t make the deadline, we don’t get any of the money,” Turner said.

To see a clip of the movie and to contribute, visit the brothers’ website at www.rossbros.net and click on the link.

The Rosses spent nine months shooting “Tchoupitoulas.” They don’t travel with a large crew. It’s just the two of them, each with a camera. Then Bill spends another year on the post production.

“I’ll spend six months by myself. I’ll send Turner something and that starts the discussion of what this is, what it needs to be,” Bill said of the process the brothers use to finish a project. “I’ll send something

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IN A still shot from “Tchoupitoulas,” a film by Sidney natives Turner and Bill Ross IV, three brothers and their dog set off to explore New Orleans by night. every two weeks. In the end, it’s (Turner’s) talking me out of working on it more” that determines when the film is done.

And what do they think of their finished product?

“I don’t know,” Bill said. “It takes awhile to get objectivity. I think I’m okay with this. I think we did what we set out to do.”

Both men admitted to being afraid of how audiences might respond to their work.

“It’s fulfilling to have people show up (to watch our film), but it’s terrifying to have people looking at it critically,”

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Walk like a man The cast of “Oh, What a Night” sings tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons during a sold-out Gateway Arts Council performance Sunday at Sidney High School.

Tuesday deadline for administrator salute PIQUA — Edison Community College will present a program April 25 in recognition of Administrative Professionals Day that salutes the many contributions of support staff throughout the area.

The program is open to all office support professionals, including administrative assistants, executive assistants, office managers, and other employees who provide secretarial or administrative support for one or multiple supervisors.

“This will be our 20th year that we have held an event for administrative professionals at Edison,” said Patti Ross, dean for information technology and engineering at Edison. “We design this event as a celebration of the contributions and value that our administrative pro-

fessionals bring to our work environments.”

The featured speaker at this year’s program will be Renee Glenn, a certified image consultant and president of Your Image Matters, LLC. Glenn’s presentation, “Image Advantage,” will address factors, including dress, that impact the images people project.

“It is imperative that administrative professionals keep abreast of changes in the workplace, along with new technology in an everchanging world,” said Gloria A. Harpest, administrative vice president of human resources and marketing at Greenville National Bank and chairperson of the Office Systems & Administration Advisory Committee at Edison.

The day’s event will

include a fashion show sponsored by area retailers, CJ Banks, of Piqua, and Peebles, of Sidney.

Registration deadline is Tuesday.

Cost to attend is $30 per person, which includes admission to all sessions, lunch and refreshments, and a door prize drawing.

The event runs from 12:30 to 4 p.m. and will be held at Edison’s Piqua main campus. Limited reserved parking will be available.

The program is sponsored by the Office Systems and Administration Advisory Committee.

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His great-grandparents are Raymond and Mary Gilmore, of Lockington, David and Alberta Hackemoeller, of Minster, and Donald and Joan Schmiesing, of New Bremen.

His mother is the former Gwen Schmiesing, of Anna.

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Brett E. Brewer, 38, Miami County, motor freight, and Sarah K. Cooper, 26, Shelby County, general laborer.

Scott M. Seebach, 47, Shelby County, manager, and Jennifer A. Jones, 31, Shelby County, RN. Daniel P. Riethman, 34, Shelby County, engineer, and Lindsey L. Wilt, 29, Auglaize County, elementary school teacher.

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they provide to festival organizers who might screen “Tchoupitoulas,” they have written why they do what they do: “As with our other films, the number one reason we made it was for the experience. We like things in motion— running constantly with camera in hand, chasing what’s sparkling. The camera allows us entry into these worlds and keeps our mom thinking we’re actually being productive.”

If film festival critics and fans are any indication, the Ross brothers have been productive, indeed.

BIRTHS

EILERMAN ANNA — Matthew and Gwen Eilerman, of Anna, have announced the birth of a son, Cole Matthew Eilerman, March 27, 2012, at 6:15 a.m. in the Upper Valley Medical Center in Troy.

He weighed 10 pounds, 6 ounces and was 22 inches long.

He was welcomed home by his brother, Lane Eilerman, 12, and his sisters, Morgan Eilerman, 11, Lillian Eilerman, 7, and Alexandria Eilerman, 4.

His maternal grandparents are Robert and Debra Schmiesing, of Anna. His paternal grandparents are Robert and Christina Eilerman,

GIBSON RUSSIA — Matt and Melanie Gibson, of Russia, have announced the birth of a son, Joseph Gerard Gibson, April 2, 2012, at 5:20 a.m. in the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

He weighed 7 pounds, 2 ounces, and was 19.5

inches long.

He was welcomed home by his sisters, Ava Maria Gibson, 3, and Therese Rose Gibson, 2.

His maternal grandparents are Mike and Kathy Magoto, of Russia.

His paternal grandparents are Rodney Gibson, of Versailles, and Nancy Shepherd, of Greenville.

His stepgrandfather is Rick Shepherd, of Greenville.

His great-grandparents are Marion and Emily Grillot, of Russia, Elmer Stuck, of North Star, and Junior and Barbara Williams, of Greenville.

His mother is the former Melanie Magoto, of Russia.

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Turner said. “We’re making movies with and for each other. We’re making the films we want to see.”

Apparently, the brothers have nothing to be terrified about. Their fan base is growing.

“Tchoupitoulas” has been scheduled to screen at a dozen more festivals in Oregon, Dallas, Sarasota, Toronto and New Orleans, for starters.

And Sidney’s native sons have another movie already filmed and in production. It doesn’t have a title yet. It was filmed on the U.S. border with Mexico in Texas. In the director’s statement

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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Crysta Glegg and Timonthy Burch, both of Jackson Center, were crowned queen and king during the spring dance at Upper Valley Career Center Saturday night.

Upper Valley Career Center crowns royalty at dance PIQUA — The Upper Valley Career Center Student Senate hosted “Hollywood Nights”, the school’s spring dance on Saturday. The annual event was held at the Career Center for students and their guests with Just the DJ providing the entertainment for the evening.

The evening concluded with the crowning of a king and queen and a prince and princess. Timothy Burch and Crysta Clegg were crowned king and queen.

Burch is a senior in Building and Grounds Maintenance from Jackson Center High School.

He is the son of Holly and Timothy Burch.

Clegg is a senior from Jackson Center High School participating in the Early Childhood Education and Care program. She is the daughter of Francine and Kenneth Clegg.

Crowned prince and princess from the junior class were Gabe Cole and Lyndsey Coverstone.

Cole is a Troy High School student in Culinary Arts. His parents are Angie Beam and Don Cole.

Coverstone is from Fort Loramie High School and participates in the Upper Valley Career Center Cosmetology program.

Her parents are Tracy Holt and Danny Coverstone.

Student Senate adviser Jennifer Weaver, of Covington, oversees arrangements for the dance. She indicates that 235 tickets were sold by the Student Senate members.

The Student Senate is a group of junior and seniors chosen to represent each of the student organizations and the associate school student populations.

The Student Senate’s mission is to provide leadership opportunities while developing teamwork skills. The organization’s primary goals are: • To represent and advocate Upper Valley Career Center students’ concerns and issues.

• To promote school spirit through various social activities.

• To serve our varicommunities ous throughout the year by conducting service projects.

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SHELBY COUNTY Prosecutor Ralph Bauer leans forward to get a look at a report held by Augalize County Common Pleas Court judge Frederick Pepple in Wapakoneta Monday. his grand jury testi- the nature of the con- Nasal’s request that mony, both of which versation. When Bauer Pepple “limit the eviKimpel acknowledged told Rumer he could not dence” presented by were true. recall the details of the Kimpel’s attorneys durAt that point in the conversation, Rumer ing the sexual battery testimony, Kimpel said, “this case has been trial. raised a finger and on the hottest front Pepple ruled in favor pointed at the attorney’s burners … for almost of Nasal’s motion, stattables and said, “Mr. two years. You haven’t ing the defense did not Bauer made a lot of er- thought about this?” object. rors in his testimony.” Bauer responded no, but A continuance in Shelby County Prosecu- said he might have Monday’s hearing was tor Ralph Bauer had notes about the conver- granted after Kendall testified prior to Kim- sation. told the court that pel’s appearance.

Brown testified re- Nasal had a medical Also testifying was garding the criminal in- emergency Friday and Licking County Sheriff’s vestigation into Van would need to consult Deputy Sgt. Chris Barb- Fossen’s allegations with him regarding uto, who told the court against Kimpel. He re- Monday’s testimonies. about his responsibili- viewed with the court a Pepple granted a one ties in a civil case in- time line compiled re- week continuance and volving Van Fossen’s garding Van Fossen’s advised Kendall he exallegations of sexual ha- employment with the pects the prosecution to rassment against Kim- sheriff ’s office. provide Kimpel’s attorpel. Pepple repeatedly Brown described neys with a list of witasked Barbuto why the Kimpel as “guarded, yet nesses as part of internal affairs investi- cooperative” during the discovery. Pepple orgation was requested. interview and stated he dered attorneys for both Barbuto said Van Fos- did not promise Kimpel sides to have a phone sen alleged that she anything regarding the conference with him on “suffered sexual har- investigation and did April 10 at which time a rassment and a hostile not threaten him. decision will be made on work environment” and Kimpel, 58, of the continuing the hearing that was the reason for Botkins area, was in- for additional testimony the investigation. dicted by an Auglaize and final arguments.

Bauer responded to County grand jury on Kimpel’s attorneys questions from Rumer, Sept. 20, 2011 on a have also been granted stating he had prepared charge of sexual battery, a request to file a moa letter to Van Fossen a third degree felony. He tion seeking dismissal of advising she should con- faces up to five years in charges in a Shelby tact the Auglaize prison and/or a $10,000 County case in which County Sheriff ’s Office fine if he is convicted. Kimpel is charged with about her allegations of He would also be re- five counts of unauthosexual assault against quired to register as a rized use of a state comKimpel. sex offender. puter system. Judge Rumer asked Bauer During Monday’s Robert Lindeman gave about a phone conversa- hearing, Pepple also ad- his attorneys until May tion he had with Van dressed a motion by 7 to file the motion.

Fossen about the case Nasal regarding the Trial in the case is set and asked him about rape shield law and for July 30.

Company receives COUNCIL tax credit from state CARTHAGENA — A company that will use manure from the Grand Lake watershed to make organic fertilizer has been approved by for a tax credit by the state of Ohio.

AG Conversions Ohio, LLC is planning the $11 million facility being built by Amiran Technologies of Oak Creek, Wis. Spokesman Paul Chadwick said funding arrangements are nearing completion.

He expects the company will employ up to 60 in management, supervision chemistry, research and development, quality assurance, accounting, IT, logistics and driving, with an average salary

of $57,000. Annual payroll is expected to be $3.4 million.

Another 180 indirect jobs, mostly in transportation and warehousing, are expected to follow. Two local spinoff business — Ag Trans LLC and Innovative Ag Nutrents LLC — already have been formed.

Ag Trans will pickup manure from farms and deliver it to the plant, while Innovative Nutrients will sell and distribute the fertilizer. Ag Trans would handle payment to farmers for their manure.

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Ag Conversions received a 45 percent, six year job creation Tax Credit through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority.

Amiran and local officials see the plant as a way to rid the area of excess animal waste and help restore Grand Lake which has been plagued by phosphorusfed toxic blue-green algae blooms.

Amiran officials in the future want to build a facility that turns sediment dredged from Grand Lake into marketable potting soil.

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($400,000 general fund, $95.000 auto license tax and $92,127 auto license tax for curb and gutter).

The city has also applied for an Ohio Department of Transportation Small Cities grant for the reconstruction of Port Jefferson Road from Russell Road to Wells Drive.

Clark told council bids for the various projects will be opened early in May for a completion date of Oct. 1.

Law director Jeffrey Amick led a discussion of the proposed sale of a 37.7 acre tract of land adjacent to the Sidney Municipal Airport, subject to the Federal Aviation Authority’s authorization.

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Initiation of the sale process by ordinance is contingent upon the required FAA approval, Amick emphasized.

Council will be asked to begin consideration of an ordinance initiating the sale process at its April 9 legislative meeting.

Barry Zerkle, assistant wastewater treatment plant superintendent, updated council on latest requirements of the city’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit.

One of the requirements of the new permit is evaluation of industrial Local Limits. Zerkle told council Ohio EPA is

currently reviewing local limits with approval anticipated by staff.

Other considerations include monthly limits for biosolids and any inhibitions that would cause harm to biological treatment processes.

Public Works director Clark also shared options for mandated improvements to the plant’s lime sludge lagoon at costs ranging from $69,500 to $93,000.

Council also briefly discussed a tabulated list compiled by Mayor Mike Barhorst of the goals council set for the city during its Feb.25 retreat.

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Kimpel said that socalled Garrity warnings were given that said he could lose his job if he didn’t answer questions but that no answers would be used in any subsequent criminal proceedings.

Rumer asked Kimpel about the Garrity warning he signed during the investigation involving sexual harassment issues. Rumer asked if Kimpel read the Garrity form prior to signing it and he responded that he had. Garrity is a warning typically given to law enforcement and public employees during internal administrative investigations and interviews.

Rumer asked Kimpel if he would have signed the Garrity warning had he known all of its contents. “No, I wouldn’t,” Kimpel said. “I would have requested to speak to an attorney.”

Questioned about whether Special Agent Todd Brown of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI) had read him his Miranda rights, Kimpel responded he had, but he thought that the Garrity warning was a “grant of immunity” from criminal prosecution. He said he believed the immunity extended to both civil and criminal cases against him.

Miami County Assistant Prosecutor Anthony Kendall, a special prosecutor in the case, asked Kimpel how many interviews he had done in his career involving Garrity, to Kimpel rewhich sponded, “hundreds.”

“You were told by Todd Brown that anything you said could be used against you,” said Kendall, and noted Kimpel was told the same thing regarding

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Sometimes when parents are at odds with one another, they do not recognize the psychological damage they cause their children. Always tell Mom and Dad that you love them and that you want your family to stay together. Believe me, this will cause them to For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg think! And it is important for them to realize the stress you are feeling.

Workers with Ritter Plumbing, of Brookville, uncover a natural gas line There are times when under South Miami Avenue Thursday as Vectren Energy Delivery begins rea divorce is inevitable placement of its older gas distribution lines in Sidney. Lines on Michigan and may be the best for and North streets and Highland Avenue are also being replaced. all concerned, including the children. But in some families with conflict, professional counseling and a will to have the marriage succeed, along with the wisdom VERSAILLES — The also honored were Ver- North Valley Tournaand love of the children, provide the foundation Versailles Schools Board sailles Junior High ment and advancing to for a happy, functional of Education honored wrestling coach Ryan the state tournament. several outstanding stu- Bergman, who was The boys CYO team family. dents during a recent named the Division III was recognized during Junior High Coach of the the meeting for winning Dr. Robert Wallace board meeting.

The board recognized Year and seniors Mitch the North Valley Tournawelcomes questions from members who Jokerst and Devin ment and advancing to readers. Although he is FFA unable to reply to all of placed first at the Dis- Oliver, who were voted the state tournament. them individually, he trict 5 Job Interview First Team All Area in They are Clay Wilker, Chris Klamar, Jacob will answer as many as Contest: Rachel Oster- their weight classes.

The board also recog- Ahrens, Josh Borchers, possible in this column. loh, freshman division; Email him at rwal- Rachel Hedrick, junior nized the Versailles girls Josh Barlage, Casey Rislace@galesburg.net. To division; and William bowling team: Megan miller, Jacob Puthoff, Brooke Brian Kramer and find out more about Dr. Borchers, senior divi- Monnin, Robert Wallace and read sion. Those students will Wehrkamp, Paige Hol- Trevor Phlipot.

The board also recogfeatures by other Cre- be competing in the sapple, Toni Minnich and Joanna Cruz, who nized the Versailles boys ators Syndicate writers state competition.

The board also recog- were sectional champi- basketball team for and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web- nized Versailles swim- ons. Bowlers Megan being sectional champisite at mers Mitchell Stover, Monnin, Michael David- ons and district champiAbby Barlage, Nicole son and Ben Didier were ons. Also recognized www.creators.com.

Frantz, Bailey Marshal, named WOHSBC First were basketball players Hannah Marshal and Team All Conference; Mitchell Campbell, Chad Amber Seibert for quali- Kelsey Berning, Brooke Winner and Kyle fying for the state meet. Wehrkamp, Paige Hol- Ahrens, who were Mitchell Stover was sapple, Megan Ward, named First Team All A co-worker might recognized after being Kyle Bohman, Nathan MAC; Zach Niekamp, ask for your assistance named Darke County’s Peters and Aaron Amanda Winner and today or, vice versa, you boys MVP in swimming Niekamp, who were Katie Heckman for being might need help from and Bailey Marshal was named Second Team All named Second Team All someone. Either way, named Darke County’s Conference; Megan Mon- MAC; and Ethan Bruns everyone is prepared to girl MVP in swimming. nin, the Daily Advocate’s and Chloe Warvel for go more than half way Also honored were MVP girl bowler, and being All MAC Honorfor each other.

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AQUARIUS Nicole Frantz, Bailey Daily Advocate’s MVP The board congratu(Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) Marshal, Hannah Mar- boy bowler. lated the following girls You feel especially shal, Amber Seibert, The board also con- who were chosen by the tenderhearted regarding Cole Albers and Mitchell gratulated the girls CYO Versailles coaching staff the needs of children Stover for being named team, including and athletic department today. Artists will find All Lima Area Honors; Sheyenne Shimp, Rachel to represent Versailles today inspiring because Abby Barlage and Sam Dapore, Madison Mon- High School at the Rae they feel they are in Prakel, All Lima Area nin, Bethany Huel- Burick Women in Sports touch with their muse. Special Mention Honors; skamp, Kara Donbrook, Awards banquet: Abby PISCES Caroline Prakel, Han- Kinsey McEldowney, Barlage, Tammy Berger, (Feb. 19 to March 20) nah Wenig, Michael Taylor Barga, Katie Nicole Frantz, SamanYou have big ideas Wenig, Ian Lawrence, Schwieterman, Rachel tha Gehret, Mary Grilabout how you want to Cole Poeppelman, Sam Francis, Joanna Cruz lot, Natalie Grillot and redecorate or make Subler and Andrew and Sam Harshbarger, Danielle Langston. where you live look more Kramer, who were for placing third at the attractive. The only named All Lima Area downside to all of this Honorable Mention. today is that these ideas The board recognized might not be practical. Jeffrey Ware, a sixth(Caution.) grader, for placing third YOU BORN TODAY in the OAC District You are successful be- Wrestling Meet and adcause you’re hardwork- vancing to the state for ing. You have a natural meet. sense of authority about The board honored you. (Many of you have a the high school wrestling star quality.) You like to team for being chosen as Recliner pairs ON ON starting at... find a profession and sectional champions and SALE stay with it. Honesty district runners-up and SALE $ and integrity matter to also congratulated Kaleb www.francisfurniture.net you. You have excellent Matchett, a senior, who powers of concentration. qualified for the state A very fortunate year meet. ahead awaits you, that Recognized during the Sidney Troy could be one of the most meeting were the Ver937-498-4584 937-440-1234 powerful years of your sailles High School life! wrestling team, who reBirthdate of: Colin ceived the Division III Powell, retired four-star Mat Pol Champion general; Gregory Peck, Honor at the Greater actor; Spencer Tracy, Miami Valley Wrestling ••••••••••••COUPON•••••••••••• ••••••••••••COUPON•••••••••••• actor.

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Reliable expands facility

BY PATRICIA ANN SPEELMAN pspeelman@sdnccg.com Reliable Castings, an employee-owned and operated manufacturing business, has recently completed a 22,000square-foot building addition to its plant in Sidney.

The company, with corporate offices and additional manufacturing plants in Cincinnati, fabricates and machines aluminum parts for the automotive, diesel engine and railroad crossing industries.

The expansion is the second one for the business which has been in Sidney since 1922. The first capital expansion was in 1993 and established the automotive aluminum foundry. The newest addition, erected

by Ferguson Construction, “allows us to realign our machining operations and connect it to the sand foundry,” said President R.J. Kuhn.

“We have two business group foundaries: a sand foundry with machining operations and an automated permanent mold foundry,” he said. “The expansion opens up space to add capital equipment to handle business in the permanent mold foundry. We’ve acquired new product lines to service,” he added.

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James Cotterman Sr., of Pemberton, a CNC machinist at Reliable Castings, cleans residual sand out of an intake manifold after cooler housing.

American auto industry and has recently acquired two new product lines to service. The firm makes a variety of safety-critical aluminum castings, including brake calipers, transmission pump covers, manifold covers, engine mount brackets, master cylinders, power steering take-off valves and tail pipe extensions, among others. In Sidney, workers also machine railroad crossing gate arms and crossing gate pole bases that are manufactured in Cincinnati facilities.

“We service a wide variety of markets and products,” Kuhn said during a recent factory tour. “That helps mini-

mize the volatile markets that we serve and that helps steady employment.”

A $2.6 million investment in facility expansion and equipment, the project will add 15 jobs.

Current employment is 120 in Sidney and 130 in Cincinnati. According to Kuhn, hiring will take place here in late summer for quality technii a n s , c inspection/packaging personnel, maintenance personnel and support workers.

“Anytime we can retain employment as well as add new employment, that’s great,” said Mike Dodds, executive director of the Western Ohio Development Corp.

Seminar set for April 17 providing the seminar as a community service.

The Gift Planners Digest reports that seven out of 10 people die without preparing a will, including people of all income

and education levels.

The local foundations are working together to encourage residents to create a plan to help themselves and their loved ones.

Bill Wente, president of First National Bank, has announced the addition of A a r o n Rohrbaugh as an investment representative for Rohrbaugh the bank.

Rohrbaugh’s main responsibility for the bank will be providing insurance and investment services and guidance to the bank’s customers in Wapakoneta, Lima, New Bremen, Botkins, New Knoxville, Sidney, and the surrounding areas.

He currently holds a State of Ohio insurance license and Series 6 and 63 registrations, through LPL Financial, to sell mutual funds, annuities, and insurance products.

In addition, he is working to obtain his Series 7 registration and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. He feels the key to success in the financial services industry is to provide quality products and services to his customers and then follow it up with excellent support.

Rohrbaugh graduated from Wapakoneta High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration from the Ohio State University.

In his 11-year career

in the financial services industry, he has served the areas of Lima, Wapakoneta, Sidney and the surrounding communities. He has worked as a loan officer, office manager, commercial loan officer and investment representative. Most recently he worked as a retail officer and an assistant vice president in the Wapakoneta market. His extensive experience, commitment to serving customers, and community pride all fit well with the mission of First National Bank, Wente said.

A native of Wapakoneta, Rohrbaugh resides in his hometown and takes a very active role in the community.

He is a member or past member of many community organizations including the Wapakoneta Rotary Club, Wapakoneta Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, First United Church of Christ Consistory, and is currently an auxiliary Ohio State patrolman. In his spare time Rohrbaugh enjoys spending time with his family, riding his motorcycle, and is a recreational airplane pilot.

First National Bank is a community-oriented bank with offices in Sidney, Botkins, WaNew pakoneta, Knoxville, and New Bremen.

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Week Alcoa Inc.............10.06 -0.11 (PF of Alcoa Building Products, Stolle Machinery) -0.42 Appld Ind. Tech..41.36 -0.83 BP PLC ADR......44.51 Citigroup ............36.37 -0.50 Emerson Elec. ....51.78 -0.76 (PF of Copeland Corp.

Division) Griffon Corp. ......10.39 -0.32 (PF of Clopay Corp.) +0.44 H&R Block Inc...17.12 Honda Motor .....38.39 -0.45 Ill. Toolworks .....56.94 -0.23 (Parent company of Peerless) JC Penney Co.....35.26 -0.49 (Store in Piqua) JP Morgan Chase45.42 -0.41 (Former Bank One, Sidney) Kroger Co. ..........23.73 -0.66 (PF of Kroger) Meritor .................8.02 -0.21

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Local attorney Ralph Keister will speak at the Basic Estate Planning seminar sponsored by four local foundations.

The free seminar will be held April 17 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Lehman Catholic High School, 2400 St. Marys Ave. Doors will open at 6 p.m. with light refreshments available.

To reserve a seat, call the Community Foundation office at 497-7800.

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The program will be held in the Schlater Gym. Attendees should enter door 10, which faces Interstate 75 and the north parking lot.

The event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Shelby County, the Lehman High School Foundation, the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA Foundation and the Wilson Memorial Hospital Foundation.

Keister, an attorney for more than 40 years, specializes in tax and estate planning. He is a partner with Faulkner, Garmhausen, Keister and Shenk, a legal professional association in Sidney. His presentation will cover topics including what comprises an estate, different forms of property ownership and what each means to an estate, important documents helpful in the event of future disability, common forms of planning such as wills and trusts, and the consequences to a family if no will is prepared.

Attendees will have time at the end of the presentation to ask general questions on the topics covered. The sponsoring foundations are

“We’re pleased about (Reliable Casting’s) commitment to the community.”

Kuhn estimated that the firm’s automotive work has increased by 15 percent, almost all of it from the Japanese automakers. The expansion is the first step of a fiveyear plan that will see additional facility modification and the streamlining of operatons.

“We looked at process flows,” Kuhn said. “If you can shave a few seconds off each step, it adds up to big dollars.” The putting work stations in different places and utilizing space that the new building opens up in older structures will accomplish those goals.

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Trees removed for Emerald Ash Borer FORT LORAMIE — Former park manager George Sholtis, currently assigned temporarily to Indian Lake State Park, told Lake Loramie Improvement Association members more than 100 trees have been removed primarily from the local park camping area due to the Emerald Ash Borer.

The park will be embarking on a strong profor tree gram replacement.

Sholtis attended the members’ March meeting to introduce Brian Miller, Grand Lake St. Marys park manager, who will oversee Lake Loramie Park operations as well. Miller’s family owned Bayview Marina on the lake He became the park’s assistant manager in 2000 and was named park manager last year.

Miller will be at Lake Loramie two days a week and more if necessary. Sholtis will continue to live in the area and visit the association.

Julie Stueve reported the Division of Wildlife has awarded $3,319 in grant money to be used for Coonskin Cap sponsorship and supplies, the Spring Fishing Derby at Lake Loramie State Park, the Women’s Fishing Seminar and Kids Passport to Fishing.

Lynda Adams, the Shelby County Soil and Water Conservation District’s education director, shared information

about this year’s fishing seminars. She will coordinate Kids Passport to Fishing this year for children aged 6 to 17 years.

Four skills will be taught — casting, fishing knots and rigging, fishing habitat, and knowledge of sport fishing in Ohio. The seminar will be limited to 25 participants and each will receive a rod and reel, and a tackle box.

A fishing license is required only for participants age 17. Adams said the date is not yet firm, but it should be around July 13. An adult family member or friend must accompany every one or two children, and parents must sign release forms.

The Women’s Fishing Seminar will be held June 22 at Earl’s Island.

It will be limited to 25 participants. Pre-registration and release forms must be signed.

The association voted to appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,000 for mulch and perennials throughout the park and campgrounds. Rowe Trucking in Sidney or Allen

County Pallet were suggested as sources for large amounts of mulch.

This year’s Boat Parade theme is “A Day at The Zoo.” It will be held July 15 followed by the annual picnic at Earl’s Island. A chairman is still needed for the event. Pam Frey will be in charge of the association’s Hi-Lo Table and Chuck-a-luck stand for Liberty Days in Fort Loramie. Charlotte Smith is in charge of raffle tickets, and Doug Winner and Randy Sparkling will set up and take down the games.

May 3 will be this year’s Free Fishing Day at Ohio’s state parks, as well as the Fishing Derby at Lake Loramie.

The weekend is also the Spring Campout weekend at Lake Loramie.

Shower houses and public restrooms will open in mid-April.

The park secretary began receiving dock fees and monies for state docks at the campground check-in station April 1.

Belinda Wolaver reported the association now has 297 members, 40 of them new in 2012.

She also reported presale of Liberty Days raffle tickets is continuing with 339 tickets sold to date.

Marty Vehorn won $27.50 in the 50/50 drawing, and Larry Moeller was the winner of two tickets to the March 31 Ducks Unlimited banquet.

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Scramble for eggs The Easter Bunny waves to all the children lined up to set out on their scramble for treats at the Fort Loramie Community Fire Company’s annual egg hunt, held at Youth Park in Fort Loramie on Sunday.

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University of Findlay FINDLAY — The dean’s list for fall semester at the University of Findlay has been announced by Daniel J. May, Ph.D., vice president of academic affairs.

The following local students have attained a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale: Anna: Kristine Ehemann, Kristine, occupational therapy major; Craig Hoying, nuclear medicine technology major; Pamela Meyer, math-pure mathematics/education major; and Eric Terwilliger,business management major.

Sidney: Tarah Heath, occupational therapy major; Sarah Hipple,

Japanese major; Nicole Luthman, occupational therapy major; Jennifer Seeger, occupational therapy major; Kelly Seger, intervention specialist education major; Stephanie Shoffner, journalism major; Cory St. Myers, psychology major; and Mychal Taubken, pre-veterinary medicine major.

Versailles: Mindy Didier, 4.0, physical thermajor; Erika apy Millhouse, nuclear medicine technology major; and Sarah Osterloh, physical therapy major.

Fort Loramie: Brooke Albers, physical therapy major; Mary Gehret, 4.0, intervention specialist education major; Steven

Gehret, education major; Bethany Hoelscher, 4.0, intervention specialist education major; and Rebecca Meyer, social work major.

Maria Stein: Stephanie Mescher, 4.0, pre-veterinary medicine/animal science major.

Minster: Jenise Berning, occupational therapy major; and Mark Frilling, biology/premedicine major.

New Bremen: Justin Eilerman, physical therapy major; Travis Martin, art/art management major; and Michael Travis, physical therapy major.

New Knoxville: Brad Piehl, education major.

FFA members compete in job interviews FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie FFA members competed in the Job Interview Career Development Event recently.

In the contest, students’ skills are tested through submitting a cover letter and resume, completing a job application, participating in a 15-minute interview and writing a follow-up thank you letter.

Nine members com-

peted at the sub-district event hosted by the Botkins FFA chapter.

Morgan Fortman, David Holthaus, Kaytlinn Francis, Tara Holthaus, Sara Meyer, Taylor Broerman, Trey Rittenhouse, Sara Koverman and Logan Albers all competed for a spot in the district competition.

At the district competition hosted by the Minster FFA Chapter, Tara

Holthaus and Taylor Broerman competed against other FFA members in District 5, which includes Agricultural Education programs in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble and Shelby counties.

Fort Loramie Agricultural Education is a satellite program of the Upper Valley Career Center.

Wall nominees wanted FORT LORAMIE — The Fort Loramie Education Foundation will accept 2012 nominations to the Fort Loramie Local School Wall of Honor until June 1. Induction ceremonies are held annually in September.

Nomination applications may be found on the school website under the Education Founda-

tion link and may also be obtained from the high school office. Residents can also search online for “Fort Loramie Wall of Honor” to access an application.

The Fort Loramie Wall of Honor recognizes and honors individuals, living or deceased, whose performances, achievements and community

contributions, have advanced or reflected credit on local schools.

The wall exists to help present-day students find identity with the past and establish goals for the future.

Fort Loramie achievers Bucky Albers and the late John Westerheide were the wall’s 2011 inductees.

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Partly cloudy High: 60° Low: 45°

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Temperatures cool off for later in the week.

There is even a chance of more frost and near freezing temperatures, so growers stay tuned.

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High Friday............................75 Low Friday.............................39 High Saturday .......................44 Low Saturday........................30 High Sunday .........................74 Low Sunday ..........................40 High Monday.........................65 Low Monday..........................40

Friday .................................0.08 Saturday............................none Sunday..............................trace Monday .............................none March total .........................2.35 Month to date....................trace Year to date........................6.97

Wednesday’s sunset..8:05 p.m.

Thursday’s sunrise.....7:13 a.m.

Thursday’s sunset......8:06 p.m.

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Mono wipes a person out DEAR DR. level and lack of DONOHUE: My rest is one of the daughter is 32 reasons why reand just consistance weaktracted mono. A e n s . few years ago, Complications she had shingles. from either disI know why this ease, if it was is happening. short-lived, She is not taking To your aren’t common. care of herself, I’d like to say good not eating right some words and is on the go health about mono for all the time. It Dr. Paul G. other readers. would be helpful The culprit is Donohue if you could exthe Epstein-Barr plain what conditions virus, which is passed might ensue as compli- from an infected person cations of mono and or a carrier to another shingles. through saliva. Kissing For me, will you an- is one way to pick up swer what can be done the virus, but not the for trigger finger? — only way. Sharing anK.B. other’s forks, spoons, ANSWER: A hectic cups or pop bottles can life weakens the im- pass the virus. Trying to mune system and leaves determine where one a person vulnerable to caught the virus is an infections. Having shin- exercise in futility. gles in her late 20s and Many people harbor the infectious mononucleosis virus without any signs at 32 could be an indica- of illness, but they can tion that her resistance spread the disease just to infection is at a low as easily as the ones

who develop symptoms.

Fever, sore throat and enlarged lymph nodes, particularly neck lymph nodes, are evidence of mono. Fatigue is a prominent symptom.

Headaches are common.

Muscles ache. The illness generally lasts two or three weeks, but patients can feel wiped out for some time after all signs have gone. Your daughter definitely needs to rest until she regains her usual vigor.

Blood tests provide the best evidence for infection with mono.

No medicine exists for treatment. Medicines are given to comfort patients, not to cure them.

Athletes who come down with mono are advised not to play contact sports until their spleens return to normal size. An enlarged and somewhat fragile spleen is part of the mono picture.

For a trigger finger, an injection of cortisone

April 4, 1912 The Indiana and Ohio League will be one of the many new baseball organizations in the field this summer, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. After quietly forming the circuit the past month or so the promoters have now put everything in shape for the opening which will be the first or second week of May. Richmond and Union City, Ind., Sidney, Greenville, Urbana and Piqua, O. have been granted franchises. The story says that “Ben Nippert, formerly of the Mountain State League, will manage the Sidney team.”

––––– Friday of this week will be Arbor Day and will be celebrated in the Sidney schools by appropriate exercise during the day. On account of the backwardness of the season the tree planting has been postponed until April 15, after the spring vacation. Several thousand fruit trees have been ordered from the nursery at Tipp City and will be planted at their homes on that day.

April 4, 1937 Miss Mary Clancey was in charge of the study hour of the Juvenile Music club when the group met yesterday afternoon at the home of Annabel Roth on Grove Street. As one of the counselors of the club, she told of the music of the Indians and their characteristics.

––––– A new concept of the life of the thousands of young men enrolled in the Civilian Conservation Corps was given the some 1,200 Sidney and Shelby County persons attending the first open house yesterday at Camp Sidney on North Dixie Highway. Visitors were invited to inspect the 18 different buildings that make up the local camp which has been a familiar subject to residents of this community since it was established here in July, 1935.

in the area where trig50 years gering occurs when the April 4, 1962 finger bends usually can From Judge Hugh put an end to the prob- Thompson Mathers, lem. through Judges Joseph D. Barnes, Charles C. Hall DEAR DR. DONO- and Dennis Finley Mills, HUE: What’s the mean- to incumbent Judge ing of “creatinine” on my Huber A. Beery — photos of all are now seen on the lab tests? — V.D. ANSWER: Creatinine is a byproduct of muscle metabolism. A certain almost-invariable amount is produced daily. Its blood level serves as a gauge for how well the kidneys are working.

Dr. Donohue regrets that he is unable to answer individual letters, but he will incorporate them in his column whenever possible. Readers may write him or request an order form of available health newsletters at P.O. Box 536475, Orlando, FL 32853-6475.

Readers may also order health newsletters from www.rbmamall.com.

walls of the Shelby County common pleas court room. The five completely span the history of the local court which traces its beginning back to 1908 when it became the successor to the third judicial circuit court.

––––– Panel discussion on the question of federal aid to education was presented by seven Sidney High School seniors as the program for the Rotary Club in Hotel Wagner. Miss Olive Owens, of the speech department, planned the program which was introduced by Forrest Slagle. Moderator of the panel was Miss Janie Wright who gave the general outline of the proposal and introduced the other members who were: Miss Jane Wurstner, Philip Brown and Douglas Allinger in favor of federal aid; with Miss Karen Kies, James Schneider and John Marsh against federal aid.

25 years April 4, 1987 The eight-member Sidney High School team came in fourth in last week’s Scholastic Bowl held at the Lake Campus of Wright State University, Celina. Sidney High was one of 36 schools competing in preliminary competition. Sidney was one of four schools to make it to the semifinals.

The Sidney team members were Robert Smith, Scott Abbott, Kurt Hilgefort, Suzanne Sine, Jenny Parke, Shafali Lal, Jill Eichenauer and John Weigandt.

––––– Dr. John Forbeck, former superintendent of Sidney City Schools, is retiring at the end of this school year as superintendent of the Adams County-Ohio Valley Local Schools in southern Ohio.

Forbeck left Sidney in the summer of 1984 to accept the superintendent’s position in Adams County.

Sudoku puzzles also appear on the Sidney Daily News Web site at www.sidneydailynews.com.

Senior’s refusal to ‘sext’ results in loss of friend DEAR ABBY: Two upset that I didn’t years ago, when I was “trust” him. I tried to in 10th grade, I had a explain that I couldn’t best friend, “Ben.” We assume he wouldn’t do talked all the time, anything to hurt me. shared secrets and alWe didn’t talk the rest ways hung out toof the summer. gether.

I never The following year regarded him as somewe had a chemistry Dear one I’d like to date, so I class together, and Ben never took his attention acted like he didn’t Abby very seriously. know me. He deleted Abigail That summer, he my phone number and Van Buren dropped me as a friend texted me and asked me to send him a picture of my on Facebook. Now, in our final breasts. When I said no, he be- year of high school, he’s in ancame pushy. I told him I didn’t other class with me. He still know what he was going to do won’t acknowledge me and is with the picture, and I didn’t always flirting with my best want to get in trouble. He was friend.

I have cried so much over Ben. I miss him a lot. I don’t understand why he’s treating me this way. What did I do that was so awful? Is something wrong with me? — BEWILDERED IN PENNSYLVANIA DEAR BEWILDERED: You did nothing wrong. You considered Ben to be a friend, and I assume that you aren’t in the habit of showing your male friends your breasts. It seems only logical that you wouldn’t send a picture that could wind up heaven knows where.

Ben is acting this way because he is trying to punish you for not giving him what he wanted. He’s flirting with your

friend to hurt you and/or make you jealous. These are not the actions of a friend, and the sooner you accept it, the better off you will be. Ben strikes me as immature and a user, so be glad you didn’t do what he wanted. It was good common sense.

DEAR ABBY: Regarding money and adult children, should a parent help all children equally if they are financially able to? Or should a parent offer help only to the children in need (medical expenses, kid in college, new washing machine, etc.)? If one child has a high-paying job,

does he/she deserve any less from a parent in the end? — WONDERING DEAR WONDERING: Before deciding how to divide your assets, first discuss this with an attorney who specializes in wills, trusts and estate planning. From my perspective, if you leave an equal amount to each of your heirs, it will prevent hurt feelings and resentment among them after you are gone. Monies given before your death to one of your children should be tallied and deducted from the amount he or she is allotted in your will — with an explanation of the reason why it is less.

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Reds, Votto working on mega-deal

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Alexander resigns at Fairlawn

BY KEN BARHORST kbarhorst@sdnccg.com He walks away feeling good about what he accomplished in four seasons as the head boys basketball coach at Fairlawn.

D e r e k Alexander has announced his resignation from the position, saying it was time Alexander to “step aside and focus on my family.”

Alexander’s last team finished 8-15 and advanced to the sectional finals. Along the way, he had to deal with an in-

jury that sidelined last year’s area leading scorer Anthony Gillem for much of the season.

Alexander leaves with a career record at the school of 2752.

“I feel we have the program to where it’s competitive in the County,” Alexander said Tuesday. “I learned a lot in my four years and had a lot of great relationships with the other coaches. They took me under their wings and taught me a lot.”

Alexander said he made his decision last Monday. He is an accounts manager at Emerson Climate Technologies, Inc. in Sidney, and does a lot of traveling in that capacity.

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — The Cincinnati Reds are discussing a new contract with first baseman Joey Votto that would extend beyond the 2013 season.

Votto played in a 2-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians on Monday that completed spring training. Afterward, he declined to get into specifics about the discussions, or to say how close they were to completing the deal.

“Ask Walt about that,” he said, referring to general manager Walt Jocketty, who didn’t immediately return a message.

The Reds tried to sign Votto to a long-term deal after he led them to the NL Central title and won the NL MVP award in 2010. Instead, they settled for a three-year, $38 million deal that avoided salary arbitration and kept Votto under contract through 2013.

The 28-year-old first baseman has base salaries of $9.5 million this year and $17 million in 2013. He batted .309 last season with 28 homers and 103 RBIs, making the AllStar team for the second straight year.

The Reds have tried to lock up the young nucleus of their playoff team with multiyear deals. Outfielder Jay Bruce received a six-year, $51 million deal after the 2010 sea- LEHMAN’S ANDREW Gilardi steals second as Dayton Chrisson. tian’s John Duffeld fields the throw in high school baseball

Anna, Marion win in track ANNA — The Anna boys and the Marion Local girls took top honors in a four-team track meet at Anna Tuesday.

The Anna boys had 150.5, Marion 56.5, Lehman 37 and Botkins 5.

The Marion girls had 112, Botkins 82, Anna 51 and Lehman 10.

The Anna boys took first in the 3200 relay in 8:54.21, Jonathan Rickert won the 110 hurdles in 17.36, Nate Bollheimer won the 100 in 11.21, Anna won the 800 relay in 1:35.29, Derek Steinke won the 1600 in 5:03.2, Anna won the 400 relay in 45.39, Randy Kiser won the 400 in 54.49, Jacob Berning won the 300 hurdles in 45.15, Bollheimer won the 200 in 23.09, Anna won the 1600 relay in 3:42.44, Maverick Long won the discus at 139-0, and Jeremy Bensman won the long jump at 198.75.

Lehman’s Brad Montgomery won the shot put at 43-3.25 and Joe Fuller won the 3200 in 10:38.15.

Marion’s Mitch Kremer won the pole vault at 12-6, Jeff Knapschaefer won the high jump at 5-8, and Clint Knapke won the 800 in 2:13.32.

For the girls, Botkins won the 3200 relay in 10:38.33, Kelli Ehemann of Anna won the 100 hurdles in 17.29, Allie Thobe of Marion won the 100 in 13.11 and the 400 in 1:02.43, Marion won the 800 relay in 1:54.93, Brittany Bailey of Botkins won the 1600 in 5:32.03, Marion won the 400 relay in 54.04, Whitney Bornhorst of Botkins won the 300 hurdles in 51.9, teammate Bethany Christman won the 800 in 2:38.12.

Lehman’s Sarah Titterington won the 200 in 26.76, Marion’s Courtney Albers won the 3200 in 13:35.17; Marion won the 1600 relay in 4:43.93, Kaitlin Underwood of Botkins won the discus at 100-8 and the shot put at 349.5, Gina Kramer of Marion won the high jump at 4-11, teammate Mindy Hartings won the long jump at 13-4, and Olivia Hemmelgarn of Marion won the pole vault at 10-6.

“It’s been tough with my job,” he said of coaching. “Most people don’t understand the time commitment coaching has, and it’s very tough. I didn’t want to walk away from coaching, but I have to look out for myself. And I want to be with my family and spend more time with them.

“I wish the Fairlawn prgram the best, and I’m sure they’ll find a coach who will do a great job,” he added.

He wasn’t ready to say that his coaching days were over.

“I can see myself coaching again someday, at some level,” he said. “It’s never easy to give it up, but it’s something that’s been weighing on me, and I felt

the time was right. I took coaching very seriously. I have a passion for the game, and I had a passion for making the program successful. It’s sad that my era is ending, but it’s an opportunity for another coach to come in and be successful.”

The next coach will have some weapons returning as both Gillem and second-leading scorer Trey Everett return next season.

Fairlawn is already in search of a replacement for Alexander. Anyone interested in applying for the position should contact superintendent Steve Mascho at Fairlawn, 18800 Johnston Road, Sidney, 45365.

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action Tuesday afternon at Lehman. The Cavaliers won the game to go to 7-2 on the season.

Smith fans 15 in Lehman win Ace Alex Smith struck out 15 in a route-going effort, leading Lehman to a 9-0 win over Dayton Christian Tuesday in high school baseball.

The win put Lehman at 7-2.

Smith allowed just three hits in getting the win. DJ Hemm had two doubles and drove in three, Greg Spearman doubled and scored twice, Andrew Gilardi had two hits and scored twice, Drew Westerheide drove in two runs and Ben Weber scored twice.

The linescore: DC............................000 000 0_0 3 3 Lehman ...................201 114 x_9 9 0 Williams (LP), Worley (6) and Middleton; Smith and Proffitt.

Records: Lehman 7-2, DC 3-2.

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Jackets fall to Troy Sidney lost for the second time in two nights to Troy, this time by an 8-0 final in Greater Western Ohio Conference play.

The Jackets didn’t get a hit until Brandon Fishbaugh broke up a perfect game with a single in the sixth inning

with two out.

The Jackets got just three hits off Troy’s Alexander, but Cory Echols was matching him pitch-for-pitch until his pitch count forced coach Tony Metzler to relieve him. Seven of Troy’s eight runs came in the final two innings.

The linescore: Troy .........................000 014 3_8 8 1 Sidney......................000 000 0_0 3 2 Alexander (WP) ad Nadolny; Echols (LP), Branam (6), Lochard (7) and Gray.

Records: Sidney 2-5, Troy 7-1.

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Redskins down ML MARIA STEIN — Fort Loramie upped its record on the year to 3-1 with a 7-2 victory over Marion Local Tuesday.

The Redskins got two hits from Josh Hilgefort and a double from Kyle Bollheimer. Lee Pierrion had a triple and Mescher a double for the Flyers.

The linescore: Loramie ...................010 303 0_7 8 1 Marion .....................001 000 1_2 4 1 Guillozet (WP), Albers (7) and Goldschmidt; Wendel and Mescher.

Records: Loramie 3-1, ML 4-5.

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Anna goes to 4-0

Tuesday.

For Versailles, Dominic Richard had the big blow, a grand slam in the sixth inning.

Mitch Gigandet had two hits for the Tigers, one a double, and Zach Niekamp allowed just five hits on the mound.

NEW BREMEN — Anna broke open a close game with a six-run sixth and went on to beat New Bremen 11-3, upping its record to 4-0.

The linescore: The Rockets were led by Wes Wolters, who was 4-for-4 Versailles.................000 024 0_6 6 3 and scored three times, and Russia......................010 000 0_1 5 1 —— Dustin Poeppelman, 4-for-5 Minster downs with three RBIs. Botkins Josh Robinson pitched five MINSTER — Minster ran shutout innings for the win.

Wendel had a double for its record to 5-1 with a 10-1 win over Botkins in nonthe Cardinals.

The linescore: league action Tuesday.

Anna .....................200 036 0_11 12 2 The Wildcats got two douNew Bremen ........000 002 1_ 3 6 2 Robinson (WP), Showalter (6) and bles from Adam Niemeyer and Maurer; D. Bertke (LP), Wendel (6), two singles from Doug Huber.

Schwieterman (6), Feltz (6) and McBotkins got a single and a Collum.

Records: Anna 4-0, NB 3-4. double from Zach Greve and two hits from Seth Hoying.

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Russia falls 6-1 RUSSIA — Versailles trailed 1-0 going to the fifth, but got two in that inning and four more in the sixth for a 61 win over the Russia Raiders

The linescore: Botkins ..................001 000 0_ 1 7 1 Minster .................302 113 X_10 8 1 Miller (LP), Hoying (6), Dietz (6) and Greve; Wolf (WP), Andrew Knapke (3), B. Hoying (7) and Eilerman.

Records: Minster 5-1, Botkins 2-5.

Russia girls defeat Versailles 12-6 RUSSIA — Russia continued its hot hitting, getting 11 safeties in a 12-6 win over Versailles Tuesday.

The Lady Raiders, 5-2, were led by Emily Fairchild, the No. 9 hitter. She had two singles and a double and drove in four runs. Olivia Monnin singled and homered and drove in two, and Alexa Counts had two hits and two RBIs. Katelyn Herron struck out nine for the Lady Raiders.

For Versailles, Miranda Huddle and Kayla McEldowney had two hits each for Versailles.

The linescore: Versailles.............002 030 1_ 6 7 4 Russia ..................102 352 x_12 11 6 WP: Herron; LP: McEldowney Records: Russia 5-2, Versailles 15.

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Troy tops Sidney Troy beat Sidney for the second straight night, 5-3.

The Lady Jackets, 3-4, got two hits from Crystal Davis, a triple from Ashley Doak and two RBIs from Grace Lochard.

The linescore: Troy .......................002 102 0_5 10 1 Sidney....................000 030 x_3 9 2 WP: Smith; LP: Thorton

Records: Sidney 2-5, Troy 7-1.

her three-bagger.

Lehman is now 3-5 and got Paige Ordean pitched an three hits each from Lindsey Bethel edges Anna eight-hitter, with six strike- Bundy and Andrea Thobe.

ANNA — In a game com- outs and one walk.

Meghan Bennett added two The linescore: pleted from last Friday, Bethel hits. Thobe had a home run, scored seven times in the last Loramie .................010 021 3_7 15 1 Brooke Jones a triple and Marion ...................000 001 0_1 8 2 three innings to overcome a Bundy a double.

WP: Ordean LP: Rosenbeck 10-4 deficit and beat Anna 11For Bremen, Juli Brown Records: Loramie 4-5.

10. and Gina Griesdorn had four —— Anna, 2-2, got two hits each hits apiece, and Parker and Riverside wins from Allison Harris, Chloe EgCarter two each. Brown had a over Houston bert and Morgan Clark. double and a home run and HARDIN — Riverside hanThe linescore: Griesdorn and Russell both Bethel ..................004 032 2_11 12 2 dled Houston in non-league Anna ....................210 700 0_10 9 2 softball Tuesday, 14-1, the doubled.

The linescore: WP: Gelbright; LP: Keener Lady Pirates scoring seven Bremen ................150 162 4_19 18 4 Records: Anna 2-2, Bethel 2-1 times in the seventh inning. Lehman ...............304 008 1_16 15 3 —— WP: Sprague; LP: Bundy 3-2, got a single Loramie whips ML andRiverside, Records: NB 1-6, Lehman 3-5. a double from Taylor AnMARIA STEIN — Fort Lo—— ramie scored a lot of runs late derson, two singles from Dana Minster routs JC and posted a 7-1 victory over Bell and Taylor Goings, while JACKSON CENTER — Marion Local in non-league Whitney Jenkins scored four Minster scored in every intimes. softball Tuesday.

The linescore: ning, including 11 in the secLoramie got hits from 12 Riverside ..............310 201 7_14 12 1 ond, and went on to beat different girls in collecting 15 Houston ................001 000 0_ 1 3 8 Jackson Center 23-0 in five inWP: Davis; LP: Hothaus safeties in all.

Records: Riverside 3-3, Houston nings.

Danielle Wehrman led the For Minster, Hanna Floyd way with three hits and Dar- 5-2. singled and tripled and —— ian Rose added two.

Marissa Conrad singled, Elizabeth Barhorst and NB outslugs Lehman tripled and drove in four runs.

New Bremen notched its Janell Hoying both tripled for The linescore: Loramie and Rose had a dou- first win of the season Tues- Minster..................4(11)4 31_23 13 2 ble. Wehrman also drove in day, outslugging Lehman 19- Jackson Center .........000 00_ 0 2 1 three runs and Hoying two on 18.

WP: Richard; LP: Myers ——

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Power Teams listed in order of last season’s finish rankings (2011 record) Based on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best ranking

Rays

(97-65)

(91-71)

(90-72)

4

4

3 3

Starting pitching Bullpen Offense Defense

5

18

(81-81)

1 1

3 4

4

2

3

Tigers

L E A G U E

(80-82)

5 4 4

3

7

New skip Bobby V brings new breath after team went 7-20 in September, missing playoffs on last day

Will take more than updated uniforms to get back in the playoffs for the first time in almost two decades

Have enough power to compete with the big boys in the AL East; problem is pitching

(79-83)

3 3 3 3

2

12

P R E V I E W

C E N T R A L Indians White Sox Royals

(95-67)

15

15

Despite With a losing key clubhouse players, filled with they believe older they can players, remain health is key; anything less competitive with the Red than first Sox and unacceptYankees able

(69-93)

2 5

4

TOTAL (out of 20)

3 3

5 5

A M E R I C A N

E A S T Red Sox Blue Jays Orioles

Yankees

S E A S O N

With Verlander, Cabrera and Fielder, the Tigers have three MVP candidates in their primes

(63-99)

To contend, Will be Being in the have to stay hardrace at the healthy and pressed to break – youngsters win the AL Kansas City like Central, hosts the Brantley, especially if All-Star game Kipnis and Adam Dunn this year – Chisenhall doesn’t get would be a have to straightened vast step up out improvement

5

15

Can’t fare much worse than last year; GM Terry Ryan’s return to old role has helped restore some optimism

3

2 2 2

4

3

8

(67-95)

3

3 5

1

4

(74-88) 5

3 3

11

(86-76)

4

1 3

10

(96-66)

3

2 2 3 3

W E S T Rangers Angels Mariners Athletics

Twins

(71-91)

2 2

12

15

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4 1 2

9

10

Lost No. 1 Might have GM Billy Beane pitcher to AL’s best signed free rotation and agency their lineup Cuban defector again but looks good best lineup around Cespedes to a not-exactly in the Pujols, majors is arguably the Moneyball basically game’s best deal of $36 million unchanged hitter

Ceiling is likely third place in the division, but it needs to be progressive improvement for future contention

Key calendar dates Dates to keep an eye on during the season:

W

Albert Pujols

FIELDER

PUJOLS

998 230

1,705 445

RBI RUNS

656 571

1,329 1,291

AVG

.282

.328

.540 9 yrs/$214 mil.

.617 10 yrs/$240 mil.

SLG CONTRACT

Tampa Bay stormed into the playoffs last season, boosted by AL Rookie of the Year Jeremy Hellickson. NL winner Craig Kimbrel set a rookie record with 46 saves for Atlanta. Now the Rays and Braves have two more young pitchers hoping to have a similar impact. Some other rookies poised for major league stardom:

Yu Darvish RHP • Texas

Yoenis Cespedes OF • Oakland

Jesus Montero C • Seattle

Mike Trout OF • LA Angels

Pitched in five major league games last season, including a masterful seveninning performance in Game 1 of the division series.

One of the majors’ best pitching prospects. He went 15-3 with a 2.55 ERA in 25 games for Triple-A Gwinnett last season.

Rangers shelled out more than $111 million to bring in Darvish, who had a 93-38 record with a 1.99 ERA over the past seven seasons in Japan.

The 26-year-old Cuban slugger surprised much of baseball when he agreed to a $36 million, four-year contract with the small-market A’s.

The talented young hitter batted .328 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 18 games with the Yankees, who traded him to Seattle in January.

Loaded in the outfield, the 20-year-old speedster might begin the year in the minors.

Going to be hard to keep the multitalented player off the ML roster.

Teams listed in order of last season’s finish (2011 record)

N A T I O N A L

E A S T

5 3 5

17

Marlins

(80-81)

(77-85)

(72-90)

3 3 3

3 3

4 4 4

4 4 4

4 3

15

2

11

L E A G U E

Zack Cozart Devin Mesoraco SS • Cincinnati • C Reds are hoping to make it back to the playoffs this year while starting a pair of prospects at two pivotal positions.

Cozart hit .324 with two homers before injuring his non-throwing elbow last season. Mesoraco is regarded as one of the majors’ best catching prospects.

Teams ranked by AP Baseball Writer Howie Rumberg

W E S T

C E N T R A L

Phillies Braves Nationals Mets

SP B O D

1

2

9

3

15

This looks Anything less Atlanta would Lots of With a like a than winning love to send playoff talk balanced last-place for a it all is Chipper team and unacceptable Jones into franchise team in the proven powerful NL that’s after five retirement manager East where team expects never straight NL with a finished everyone else to challenge East titles second has been above and 2008 championfor the NL loading up .500 championship ship East title

Brewers Cardinals Reds

(96-66) SP B O D

(90-72)

4

(79-83) 3 3

4 4

4 3 2

3 3

Pirates

Cubs

Astros

(72-90)

(71-91)

(56-106)

2 2 4 4

13

14

14

Assuming Ryan Braun is back to MVP form and they stay healthy, should be contenders

Lots of change with Tony La Russa retired, pitching coach Dave Duncan on extended leave and Pujols gone

Can contend for a second division title in three years with St. Louis and Milwaukee losing their top bats

3 2 2

3 2

2 3

9 Division is wide-open; the realistic goal is ending streak of 19 straight losing seasons

2 1 1

D-backs Giants Dodgers Rockies Padres

(94-68) SP B O D

10

6

Is Theo Epstein one to end the 104year World Series title drought like he did for Red Sox?

New owner and new GM but will probably remain in Central’s cellar for team’s last NL season

(86-76)

4

(82-79) 5

3 4 4

15

(73-89)

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Niemeyer’s big day gives Minster win MINSTER — It was a big day for Minster’s A d a m Niemeyer he as pitched and hit his team to a 4-1 win over previously unb e a t e n W a Niemeyer pakoneta in non-league baseball here Monday.

Niemeyer pitched a one-hitter and struck out 14 for Minster. The run he allowed was unearned.

In addition, he plated the first run of the game in the third with a sacrifice fly, then had a tworun double in Minster’s three-run fourth.

Doug Huber added two hits for the Wildcats.

Minster is now 4-1 and Wapak 7-1.

The linescore: Wapak...........000 010 0_1 1 0 Minster .........001 300 x_4 8 1 Campos (LP) and Schreiber; Niemeyer and Wolf.

Records: Minster 4-1, Wapak 7-1.

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JC opens with 10-5 win

inning.

The Tigers got three The linescore: each from Ethan hits Marion..........150 024_12 10 0 and Damian Lehman.........001 000_ 1 6 4 Bruns Niekamp (WP) and Richard, and two apiece Mescher; Weber (LP), Wester- from Lee Kindell and heidi (3),Vondenheuvel (6) and Zach Niekamp.

Proffitt.

Bruns, Richard and Records: Lehman 6-2, Mike Rutschilling all Marion 4-4. had doubles, and —— Niekamp drove in three Redskins roll FORT RECOVERY — runs.

The linescore: Fort Loramie rolled to Versailles ...(11)11 03_16 13 0 an 11-2 victory over Fort Covington .......000 10_ 1 4 2 Recovery in non-league WP: Gigandet baseball here Monday.

—— The win put Loramie Riverside edges at 2-1.

Waynesfield 5-3 Jared Albers was 2WAYNESFIELD — for-4 with a double and Riveside notched a vicfour RBIs and Zach tory in its Northwest Brandewie had a double Central Conference for the Redskins. opener Monday, 5-3 over The linescore: Loramie ......310 502 0_11 5 1 Waynesfield in eight inRecovery .....000 200 0_ 0 4 3 nings.

Fleckenstein (WP), Gephart The Pirates sprayed (6), Branscum (7) and Goldout 14 hits in the game, schmidt; E. Kahlig (LP), J. with Luke Greene and Kahlig (4) and Baughman.

Records: Loramie 2-1, Re- Scott Shreve finishing covery 2-5. with three apiece. Kyle —— Hurley had two, and Rockets go to 3-0 Dalton Bollinger had a Anna remained un- game-tying RBI. beaten at 3-0 wth a 12-0 Shreve went the first shutout of Fairlawn in seven and Dallas six innings of County Daniels the eighth for play Monday. the Pirates.

The linescore: Anna was led by Wes Wolters, who was 3-for-3 Riverside ...200 000 12_5 14 6 Waynesfield.102 000 00_ 3 7 2 with a triple and three Shreve (WP), Daniels (8) (S) RBIs. Jake Counts sin- and Gollinger; Frank and gled, tripled, scored Schultz. three times and had 10 —— strikeouts in five innings Raiders win big in getting the win, Caleb RUSSIA — Russia Maurer and Luke scored 10 times in the Kindelin both scored second and went on to an twice and Brad Boyd easy 16-3 win over was 2-for-3 and drove in Botkins in County play two.

Monday.

The linescore: Russia, 4-2, got a Anna .............211 125_12 10 2 Fairlawn .......000 000_ 0 3 3 triple from Brad Schafer Counts (WP), Berning (6) and a double from Treg and Maurer; Marvin (LP), Francis. Schafer was 3Everett (5), Watkins (6) and for-3 and drove in three Rogers.

Records: Anna 3-0, Fair- and Brandon Barlage was 3-for-4 and drove in lawn 1-5. two.

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HOUSTON — Jackson Center finally got the baseball season under way after the basketball team’s trip to the tournament state backed it up.

The Tigers got a route-going pitching effort from Andy Hoying, who struck out two and scattered six hits in a 105 victory.

He also had three hits, as did battery-mate Alex Meyer, one of his being a double. Gavin Wildermuth singled and doubled.

For Houston, Gary Phipps singled and douJackets lose 9-1 bled and Chase Foster Sidney opened had two singles.

Greater Western Ohio The linescore: JC ..............202 003 3_10 11 2 Conference North DiviHouston .....110 020 1_ 5 6 7 sion play Monday and Hoying (WP) and Meyer; lost 9-1 to the Troy TroMullen (LP), Davis (6) and Rif- jans. fell The two teams meet Records: JC 1-0, Houston again today at Sidney 1-3.

High School.

—— Sidney managed only Marion Local four singles on the day in run-rules Cavs dropping to 2-4 on the Marion Local roughed year, and 0-1 in the up Lehman in a 12-2 six- North. nning run-rule Monday The linescore: in action at Lehman.

Sidney..........000 100 0_1 4 2 Marion, 4-4 with the Troy .............301 401 x_9 11 1 Penley (LP), Benshoff (45), win, scored six times in Lauth (6) and Gray; Langdon the first two innings and (WP), Antonides (6) and Harsix times in the last two. vey Records: Sidney 2-4, Troy Mescher, Niekamp, Homan and Wendel all 6-1.

—— had two hits each for the Tigers win 16-1 Flyers, one of Wendel’s COVINGTON — Verbeing a double.

Ben Weber had a sin- sailles won easily, beatgle and a double for ing Covington 16-1 thanks to an 11-run first Lehman.

The linescore: Botkins ...........030 00_ 0 1 5 Russia ........2(10)3 1x_16 13 4 Goubeaux (LP), Hoskins (4) and Grieve; Sherman and McEldowney.

Records: Russia 4-2

• On Saturday, Russia took two from FranklinMonroe, winning 11-5 in the first game, and 12-1 in the nightcap.

In the first game, Colyn McEldowney homered and Brandon Barlage and Brad Schafer both tripled for Russia.

McEldowney, Treg Francis and Barlage all had two hits, with McEldowney and Francis driving in two runs each.

In the second game, Russia had just five hits but took advantage of walks and errors to runrule the Jets.

Francis and Bryce Rittenhouse each drove in two runs.

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KEVIN FLYNN of Springhill puts his 2012 racer through its paces at Shady Bowl Speedway in DeGraff recently. He will be trying to repeat his 2011 track championship in the Tuner division. Shady Bowl will open its season on Saturday night.

Shady Bowl opens 2012 season Saturday night DEGRAFF — Shady Bowl Speedway will kick off its 2012 racing season on Saturday.

“The Bowl” will begin its second season under the reins of owner Linda Young. The Dayton resident took over the speedway in June of last year and, with the help of sons Don and Jason Mahaffey, finished out the season racing on Sunday afternoons.

“We only picked one of the hottest summers in history to run a racetrack in 90-degree weather. It soon became apparent fans also found it just too hot to sit outside no matter how good the racing.

We were forced to switch

back to Saturday nights this year. The Bowl ran over fifty years on Saturday and with the heat and the fans wanting a change we made the call.

My goal is to return this Champaign County landmark to its former spot as the place to be on Saturday nights. We stress affordable admission and concession prices as well as a clean safe place for fans and racers,” Young said in a recent statement.

The Late Models, Modifieds and Street Stocks will be main stays on the racing card of full bodied racers.

A change in the Compact class will see the

Herron no-hits Botkins RUSSIA — Russia ace Katelyn Herron faced the minimum number of hitters and just missed a perfect game in blanking Botkins 110 in five inHerron nings in County softball action Monday.

Herron struck out 10 of the 15 batters she faced. The only runner to

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reach did so on an error, but was thrown out stealing.

For Russia, Kennedy Metz singled, doubled, tripled and drove in four runs, Alexa Counts singled, tripled and scored three times, Herron helped her own cause with a single and a triple, Olivia Monnin singled and drove in two, Tori Borchers doubled and Casey Albers doubled and drove in two.

on the court. Mitchell lost his first set, but he never gave up and his persistence paid off. We have a big match

The linescore: Botkins ............000 00_ 0 0 3 Russia............510 32_11 13 1 WP: Herron; LP: Dietz Records: Russia 4-2.

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Sidney loses conference game TROY — Sidney committed all three of its errors in the fifth inning and it led to Troy’s only runs — five in all — in a 5-1 verdict here Monday in Greater Western Ohio Conference North action.

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The Lehman boys upped their record to 4-0 with a 5-0 blanking of Celina in high school tennis action on Monday.

At first singles, Pierce Bennett beat Alex Seibel 6-0, 6-1, at second singles Dan Sehlhorst beat Aaron Seibel 6-0, 6-2, and at third singles, Mitchell Shroyer beat Jeremy Walls 1-6, 7-6 (72), 6-1.

At first doubles, Matt Ulrich and David Freytag won over Isaas Elston and Chris Lejeune 7-5, 6-3, and at second doubles, Louis Gaier and Riley Pickrel won over Jason Hoffman and Keaton Mohler 6-4, 6-1.

“Everyone played so well tonight,” said Lehman coach Kristi Sherman. “Pierce and Dan are playing so well at singles, and the doubled teams’ hard work really showed tonight

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THE 76TH MASTERS TOURNAMENT • APRIL 5-8

Going for green

Tiger Woods is back to winning, and is tabbed the favorite to win at Augusta. The 14-time major champion won his first PGA Tour tournament since 2009 at the recent Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill.

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Mickelson sees ‘birdie-fest’ ahead AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Get ready for a “birdie-fest” at Augusta National.

Three-time Masters winner Phil Mickelson said the course he’s loved and respected for decades is not yet its fearsome, soul-destroying self — and that has him worried.

“It seems that some of the planning I have made may go by the wayside,” Mickelson said Tuesday. “As soft as the golf course is, you can fire at a lot of the pins.”

That means a host of fearless, 20-somethings will whack away in the fairways with little concern for impediments like Rae’s Creek or the tricky, closely mown slopes protecting the greens.

“Unless something changes,” Mickelson predicted, “it’s going to be a ‘birdie-fest.’”

Mickelson is making his 20th appearance at the Masters, many of those spent learning each bump and bunker through pain-staking trial and error. It took several changes in his game and attitude before he finally broke through with his 2004 victory here.

Mickelson said one of

the most drastic changes was how he approached the pivotal, par-5 15th hole, which has made as many Masters champions as it has ruined through the years.

Count Mickelson one of those waylaid by the daunting hole with the pond in front. Mickelson had played it for years as a “must birdie” hole, fearing anything else would drop him behind the field. That led to what Mickelson called some disastrous scores and the realization that something had to change.

“I think when you get hit in the head enough times, you look back and say, ‘You know, maybe I should step back,’” Mickelson said.

These days, par is perfectly acceptable for Mickelson on the 15th.

“That’s kind of what happened to me after just getting hammered by that hole so many times in the ‘90s that when I finally won in 2004, I just accepted the fact that it’s hard hole,” he said. “If I make four, great, but five is not bad.”

Mickelson’s Masters win in 2004 changed his attitude here forever.

Gone were the questions

SOFTBALL Sidney falls to 3-3 on the year and Troy is 3-5.

The two will meet again today at Sidney.

For the Lady Jackets, Crystal Davis was 3-for4, Rachel Heckamann was 2-for-3 and stole two bases, and Ashley Doak was 2-for-3.

play.

The win put the Lady Rockets at 2-1.

For Anna, Allison Harris had four hits, Amanda Rickert and Haley Steinbrunner had three hits each and Megan Card two hits.

The linescore: Anna ...............086 61_21 16 2 The linescore: Sidney..........000 000 1_ 1 8 3 Fairlawn .........000 10_ 1 3 2 WP: Keener; LP: Fogt Troy ..............000 050 x_5 8 1 Records: Anna 2-1 WP: Smith; LP: Thornton Records: Sidney 3-3, Troy —— 3-5.

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Loramie blanks Ansonia 7-0 FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie scored six times in the first two innings and that was plenty for Paige Ordean, who pitched a three-hit shutout in a 7-0 victory for the Lady Redskins.

Ordean struck out 10, as did Ansonia’s Olivia McEldowney.

Darian Rose was 3for-3 with two doubles, two runs scored and three RBIs, Katie Eilerman had a double and Megan Bollheimer drove in two runs.

The linescore: Ansonia ........000 000 0_0 3 2 Loramie ........330 100 x_7 9 0 WP: Ordean; LP: McEldowney Records: Loramie 3-5.

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Anna wins 21-1

Houston wins of Jackson

HARDIN — Houston scored a lot early and went on to run-rule Jackson Center 17-7 in five innings Monday.

Houston got two doubles from Hannah Trent while Kortney Phipps and Brianna Wells both singled and doubled.

Wells drove in four.

For Jackson, Hannah Meyer doubled and homered, Madilyn Himmeger had two singles and Emma Regula had a double.

The linescore: JC ....................022 30_ 7 7 1 Houston ...........553 13_17 9 3 WP: Holthaus; LP: Himmeger Records: Houston 5-1.

—— Covington blanks Versailles

COVINGTON — CovAnna rolled to a 21-1 County win over Fair- ington scored four times lawn Monday in softball in the fifth and they

SCOREBOARD CALENDAR High school TONIGHT Softball Wayne at Sidney Boys tennis Greenville at Sidney —— THURSDAY Baseball Fairlawn at Fort Loramie Ridgemont at Riverside Houston at Anna Russa at Jackson Center, postponed to May 1 Northmont at Sidney Parkway at New Knoxville Softball Fairlawn at Fort Loramie Ridgemont at Riverside Houston at Anna Russia at Jackson Center, postponed to May 1 Minster at Troy Track Houston, Jackson Center at Fort Recovery Anna, Bremen at Minster Loramie, St. Henry at Versailles Sidney at Miami East Inv. New Knoxville at Parkway tri Boys tennis Sidney at Northmont —— FRIDAY Baseball Fairlawn at Bradford Fort Recovery at Houston New Bremen at Fort Loramie Miami East at Anna Softball Fairlawn at Bradford Houston at Bethel Jackson Center at New Bremen Tecumseh at Sidney Boys tennis Beavercreek at Sidney —— SATURDAY Baseball Fairlawn at Mississinawa (2) Houston at Newton (2) Fort Loramie at Minster Covington at Russia (2) Jackson Center at New Bremen (2) St. Marys at Versailles (2) Celina at Sidney (2) Lehman, Anna at St. Henry Inv. New Knoxville at Allen East (2) Softball Fairlawn at Mississinawa (2) Ben Logan at Riverside (2) Covington at Russia (2) Anna at New Bremen (2) Minster at Bradford (2) Ansonia at Versailles (2) Sidney at Stebbins (2) Bradford at Lehman (2) Track Houston, Russia, New Bremen, Minster, Lehman, New Knoxville at Anna Inv.

about when he’d win a major, replaced by an unfettered excitement whenever the tournament nears.

“There was this burden of having never won a major. There was this burden of wanting to win the Masters so bad and being a part of the history of the tournament,” he explained. “When I won in 2004, it was no longer pressure. It was excitement.”

There figures to be plenty of excitement heading into Thursday’s BASEBALL opening round.

World No. 1 Luke Major Leagues Donald, second-ranked National League The Associated Press Rory McIlroy, Mickelson East Division and four-time champion W L Pct Tiger Woods have won Atlanta . . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 0 .000 Miami. . . . . . . . . 0 PGA Tour events in the New York . . . . . . 0 0 .000 run up to the Masters.

0 .000 Philadelphia . . . 0 The soft conditions, Washington . . . . 0 0 .000 Central Division Mickelson said, opens Chicago . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 the door for players like Cincinnati . . . . 0 0 .000 Houston . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 McIlroy to make a bar- Milwaukee .....0 0 .000 rage of birdies and run Pittsburgh . . . . . 0 0 .000 away and hide with this St. Louis . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 West Division event the way he did in Arizona. . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 winning the 2011 U.S. Colorado. . . . . . . 0 0 .000 0 .000 Los Angeles . . . . 0 Open.

San Diego. . . . . . 0 0 .000 “He plays without San Francisco . . 0 0 .000 Sunday's Games fear, which is a great No games scheduled way to play,” Mickelson Monday's Games No games scheduled said of McIlroy. “When Tuesday's Games you get soft conditions No games scheduled like at the U.S. Open (last year), he’s going to light it up.”

From Page 15 were the only runs of the game in a 4-0 win over Versailles.

The Lady Tigers drop to 1-4 against arguably the most difficult earlyseason schedule around.

Kayla McEldowney pitched well enough to win for Versailles, going six innings and allowing just four hits and one earned run.

Madison Monnin led Versailles at the plate with two hits.

The linescore: Versailles......000 000 0_0 3 3 Covington .....000 040 x_4 4 1 WP: Yingst; LP: McEldowney Records: Versailles 1-4, Covington 4-0.

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Wednesday's Games St. Louis (Lohse 0-0) at Miami (Johnson 0-0), 7:05 p.m.

—— American League East Division W L Pct GB Baltimore . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — Boston . . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — 0 .000 — New York . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — Tampa Bay. . . . . 0 Toronto. . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — Central Division 0 .000 — Chicago . . . . . . . 0 Cleveland. . . . . 0 0 .000 — Detroit . . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — 0 .000 — Kansas City . . . . 0 0 .000 — Minnesota . . . . . 0 West Division 1 .500 — Oakland . . . . . . . 1 1 .500 — Seattle . . . . . . . . 1 Los Angeles . . . . 0 0 .000 — Texas . . . . . . . . . 0 0 .000 — Monday's Games No games scheduled Tuesday's Games No games scheduled Wednesday's Games No games scheduled Thursday's Games Boston at Detroit, 1:05 p.m.

Toronto at Cleveland, 3:05 p.m.

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Kansas City vs. San Diego at Lake Elsinore, Calif., 5:05 p.m.

GOLF Masters tee times

Masters Tee Times The Associated Press At Augusta National Golf Club Augusta, Ga. All Times EDT a-amateur Thursday-Friday 7:50 a.m.-10:57 a.m. — Craig Stadler, Brendan Steele, Tim Clark 8:01 a.m.-11:08 a.m. — Jose Maria Olazabal, Robert Garrigus, a-Randal Lewis 8:12 a.m.-11:19 a.m. — Larry Mize, Paul Lawrie, Anders Hansen 8:23 a.m.-11:30 a.m. — Ross Fisher, Ryan Palmer, Harrison Frazar 8:34 a.m.-11:41 a.m. — Ben Crenshaw, Robert Karlsson, a-Bryden MacPherson 8:45 a.m.-11:52 a.m. — Adam Scott, Bo Van Pelt, Martin Kaymer 8:56 a.m.-12:14 p.m. — Steve Major Leagues Stricker, Padraig Harrington, Stewart Cink Spring Training Glance 9:07 a.m.-12:25 p.m. — Aaron The Associated Press AMERICAN LEAGUE Baddeley, K.T. Kim, Lucas Glover Pct W L 9:18 a.m.-12:36 p.m. — Kyle Toronto . . . . . . . . . . 24 7 .774 Stanley, Jason Day, Bill Haas Detroit . . . . . . . . . . . 20 8 .714 9:29 a.m.-12:47 p.m. — Trevor .700 Immelman, Rickie Fowler, Justin Oakland. . . . . . . . . . 14 6 .625 Rose Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . 15 9 Los Angeles . . . . . . . 18 11 .621 9:40 a.m.-12:58 p.m. — Tom Boston . . . . . . . . . . . 16 11 .593 Watson, Johnson Wagner, a-Hideki .586 New York . . . . . . . . . 17 12 Matsuyama Minnesota . . . . . . . . 18 15 .545 10:02 a.m.-1:09 p.m. — Matt Kansas City. . . . . . . 15 15 .500 Baltimore . . . . . . . . 11 13 .458 Kuchar, Geoff Oglilvy, Y.E. Yang 10:13 a.m.-1:20 p.m. — Gary .419 Chicago . . . . . . . . . . 13 18 .414 Woodland, Henrik Stenson, Alvaro Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 17 Tampa Bay . . . . . . . 10 16 .385 Quiros Cleveland . . . . . . . . 7 22 .241 10:24 a.m.-1:31 p.m. — Charl NATIONAL LEAGUE Schwartzel, Keegan Bradley, aSt. Louis . . . . . . . . . 16 9 .640 Kelly Kraft San Diego . . . . . . . . 19 15 .559 10:35 a.m.-1:42 p.m. — Tiger .548 Woods, Miguel Angel Jimenez, Colorado . . . . . . . . . 17 14 .548 San Francisco . . . . . 17 14 Sang-Moon Bae .515 Chicago . . . . . . . . . . 17 16 10:46 a.m.-1:53 p.m. — Luke Los Angeles . . . . . . . 14 14 .500 Milwaukee. . . . . . . . 15 15 .500 Donald, Francesco Molinari, Nick .469 Watney Cincinnati . . . . . . . 15 17 10:57 a.m.-7:50 a.m. — Scott .467 Houston . . . . . . . . . . 14 16 Philadelphia . . . . . . 13 16 .448 Verplank, Sean O'Hair, Gonzalo Miami . . . . . . . . . . . 11 14 .440 Fernandez-Castano .419 Arizona . . . . . . . . . . 13 18 11:08 a.m.-8:01 a.m. — Mark Washington . . . . . . . 12 17 .414 O'Meara, Chez Reavie, Martin Atlanta . . . . . . . . . . 10 18 .357 Laird .321 New York . . . . . . . . . 9 19 11:19 a.m.-8:12 a.m. — Sandy .321 Lyle, Simon Dyson, a-Corbin Mills Pittsburgh . . . . . . . . 9 19 NOTE: Split-squad games 11:30 a.m.-8:23 a.m. — Ian count in the standings; games against non-major league teams do Woosnam, Edoardo Molinari, Kevin Chappell not.

11:41 a.m.-8:34 a.m. — Louis Monday's Games Oosthuizen, Mark Wilson, Graeme N.Y. Mets 8, Atlanta 2 Tampa Bay 6, Minnesota 6, tie McDowell Detroit 11, Toronto 8 11:52 a.m.-8:45 a.m. — Zach Boston 4, Washington 2 Johnson, Ian Poulter, a-Patrick Milwaukee 13, Chicago White Cantlay Sox 7 12:14 p.m.-8:56 a.m. — Kevin Cincinnati 2, Cleveland 1 Na, Fredrik Jacobson, Ben Crane Seattle 7, Colorado 2 12:25 p.m.-9:07 a.m. — John Chicago Cubs 8, Arizona 3 Senden, Jonthan Byrd, Paul Casey Philadelphia 4, Pittsburgh 3 12:36 p.m.-9:18 a.m. — BernN.Y. Yankees 5, Miami 2 L.A. Angels 12, L.A. Dodgers 3 hard Langer, Jason Dufner, Charles Howell III San Francisco 4, Oakland 2 12:47 p.m.-9:29 a.m. — Mike Tuesday's Games Weir, Brandt Snedeker, Webb SimpToronto 13, Detroit 8 son Tampa Bay 6, Minnesota 2 N.Y. Mets 7, N.Y. Yankees 6 12:58 p.m.-9:40 a.m. — Vijay Chicago Cubs 5, Milwaukee (ss) Singh, Lee Westwood, Jim Furyk 3 1:09 p.m.-10:02 a.m. — Boston 8, Washington 7 Thomas Bjorn, Scott Stallings, Rory Colorado 9, Seattle 8 Sabbatini Wednesday's Games 1:20 p.m.-10:13 a.m. — Fred N.Y. Mets vs. N.Y. Yankees at Couples, Darren Clarke, Ryo Tampa, Fla., 12:05 p.m.

Ishikawa Chicago White Sox at Houston, 1:31 p.m.-10:24 a.m. — David 2:05 p.m.

L.A. Angels vs. L.A. Dodgers at Toms, K.J. Choi, Sergio Garcia 1:42 p.m.-10:35 a.m. — Angel Glendale, Ariz., 3:10 p.m.

Milwaukee at Arizona, 3:40 Cabrera, Rory McIlroy, Bubba Watson p.m.

1:53 p.m.-10:46 a.m. — Phil Oakland at San Francisco, 3:45 Mickelson, Hunter Mahan, Peter p.m.

Seattle vs. Colorado at Scotts- Hanson

Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services

Purpose The responsibility of the Intake and Assessment Unit of Children Services is to investigate reports of child abuse and neglect regarding children in Shelby County.

Mission The goal of the Shelby County Intake and Assessment Unit to assess risk to children, ensure safety and protection and link families with supportive services to empower and allow them to obtain a personal level of self sufficiency.

Intake and Investigation Caseworkers are mandated to complete an investigation within 30 days.

In Emergency situations, the caseworker must attempt to make contact with the alleged child victim within 1 hour and within 72 hours for nonemergencies.

An Assessment tool is used to gather information and determine the level of safety of children. This tool assists in deciding what services might be beneficial to children and families.

2011 Intake and Assessment Statistics • 1378 calls received • 137 cases of neglect were assessed/investigated • 63 cases of sexual abuse were assessed/investigated • 123 cases of physical abuse were assessed/investigated • 59 cases of dependency and family in need of services were assessed/investigated

Lehman wins 17-6 Lehman hosted Dayton Christian and won on a run-rule after five innings, 17-6.

The Lady Cavs, 3-4 with the win, got four hits, including a double and a triple, from Lindsey Bundy, Julia Harrelson had two doubles and a single, Brooke Jones had a single, a double, a home run and five RBIs, Lindsey Spearman singled and homered, Andrea Thobe singled and homered and Ellie Waldsmith had two hits.

The linescore: DC...................220 20_ 6 6 1 Lehman ..........360 26_17 17 2 WP: Bundy Records: Lehman 3-4.

For more information or to report child abuse, please call:

Shelby County Department of Job & Family Services Children Services Division 227 S. Ohio Ave., Sidney, Ohio 45365

937-498-4981 Paid for by The Ohio Children's Trust Fund.

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Wednesday, April 4, 2012

BULLETIN BOARD March marked by high temps The month of March, after arriving with low readings below freezing, will long be remembered for its unseasonable summer-like days in the 70s and 80s.

With four days in the 80s and a March 13-to-22 stretch of temperatures in the 70s and higher, spring came early during March 2012.

As March continued February’s unusually mild winter, area residents basked in their delightfully warm daytime temperatures.

The pleasant temperatures are attributed to a summer-like weather pattern that has kept fueling warmer air into Ohio from the south.

The month’s high reading was 88 degrees on March 23 and the month’s low was a chilly 20 degrees on both March 9 and 10. The mercury was below freezing only nine days of the month.

Although at least a trace of moisture was recorded during the month’s 31 days, precipitation during March totaled only 2.35 inches.

Wettest days were 0.77 inches March 2 and 0.57 March 23. Area rainfall to date in 2012 totals 6.97 inches.

Weather information is provided by the Sidney Wastewater Treatment plant, official recording station for Shelby County.

Board views park plans Lacking a quorum to conduct business for the second straight month, the Sidney Recreation Board discussed new play structures and Brookside historical signage at its April meeting Monday.

Park Director Duane Gaier showed design concepts of play structures ordered for installation at Geib Pavilion and Custenborder Field.

The Geib structure, providing a series of slides and fenced passageways, is being funded by a $35,000 Honda Manufacturing donation.

The Custenborder play structure featuring sheltered slides, walkways and a handicap ramp, is being funded from Emerson Climate Control’s series of $20,000 annual gifts over the next five years.

Gaier also showed historical signs now in place at Brookside Park that recall the site’s one-time use as a National Guard firing range and, more recently, as Brookside Girl Scout Camp.

Also shown by Gaier were photos of Tawawa Park shelter picnic tables funded by a memorial gift from the family of the late Mike Schwaiger.

Contact Executive Editor Jeff Billiel with story ideas by phone at (937) 498-5962; email, jbilliel@sdnccg.com; or by fax, (937) 498-5991.

Stores report brisk sales of Easter clothes, candy Easter egg hunts planned Saturday, Sunday

BY JENNIFER BUMGARNER jbumgarner@sdnccg.com

tures candy bouquets and customizes baskets and flowers for customers.

Jenny’s Designs Flowers and Gifts in Botkins has a wide selection of gift ideas and flowers for Easter. The shop features things such as homemade candy, stuffed toys and ornaments that can be added to baskets and floral arrangements or purchased on their own.

“We try to go out of our way for people to come and pick things up,” said owner Jenny Guisinger. “We can also deliver things to pretty much all of Shelby County.”

Jenny’s Designs Flowers and Gifts also sells potted plants and will provide deliveries to churches. The biggest sellers during Easter are traditionally potted plants like lilies and hyacinths, and are available at the shop. There is also a wide variety of bows and containers to hold the potted plants or the fresh cut flowers.

Traditions are what bring many families together around the holidays and for Shelby County residents, Easter is no exception.

While many adults don’t get as dressed up for the holidays like they did 20 years ago, there are still a lot of people who are planning on putting on their Sunday best and heading to church for the holiday, according to Rebecca Broerman from the Peebles store in Sidney.

“Our new fashions are coming in and are very popular,” Broerman said. “There are lots of bold colors like coral and blues, and there are a lot of bright neon colors this year.”

Easter outfits Stores like Peebles and Walmart have seen increases in their clothing sales. Little girls still dress up in their frills and Easter bonnets while little boys opt for suits with clip-on ties. Walmart assistant manager Mike Ruff said the store has a lot of special outfits for Easter morning.

“We move those things to the front of the store during the weekends for convenience,” Ruff said. “Outfits for children still sell very well.”

Another thing that sells well during holidays are cards. According to Ruff, Easter is the third biggest holiday in cards following Christmas and Valentine’s Day. While Walmart doesn’t put aside a lot of extra space for cards, they do have an assortment as well as everything for Easter baskets.

‘Unique to our store’ “The warehouse sends the stock based on the previous year’s sale,” Ruff said. “We do have some things that are unique to our store. We put together our own baskets from items in the store.”

Walmart notices a rise in sales of pickled beets and vinegar for coloring the eggs.

Walmart doubles up on its egg order the week before.

Sidney Foodtown also has a lot of Easter staples including eggs. According to store manager Keith Curtis, Sidney Foodtown sells about five times the amount of eggs in the week leading up to Easter.

‘Flowers first love’

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SDN Photo/Luke Gronneberg

BRANTLY KARN, 1, of Sidney, is wary of meeting the Easter Bunny at the Miami Valley Centre Mall recently. Brantly is the son of Ashley Shaffer and Eric Karn.

“We’re still pretty traditional here,” Curtis said. “Our biggest candy sellers are jelly beans and Peeps. We also sell more rye bread the week before than anywhere, which is probably for leftover ham sandwiches.”

Kroger’s deli department is the only grocer to sell ham dinners for the holiday. According to Bambi Kitchen, a deli clerk, the store needs a 48-hour notice for the whole meal.

‘The whole meal’ “It comes with a 7- to 9pound spiral sliced ham, scalloped potatoes, broccoli-cheese casserole, 12-count dinner roll and dessert, which can be a Private Selection cheesecake or red velvet cake,” Kitchen said. “It’s $49.99 for the whole meal.”

For those who would like to have someone else do the cooking, there are also options available for dining out on Easter. Perkins and Bob Evans will both be open on Easter but there are no special menus planned for the holiday.

“We try to do a lot more than flowers but flowers are my first love,” Guisinger said.

“We also do a lot of business with Teleflora wire service.”

What is Easter without the traditional Easter egg hunt.

Several communities have planned hunts this year.

Anna will hold an Easter egg hunt on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the elementary school.

It is sponsored by the Anna Civic Association and will be for ages 1 to 8 years old.

Hardin United Methodist Church will have its egg hunt on Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Crossroads in Hardin for ages 2 through 11. There will be lots of prizes and candy.

C.J.’s HighMarks has had a tuna plate and tuna salad during the entire Lenten season and will be offering a special Easter treat for people who dine on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

“We’ll be giving out plastic eggs filled with candy for the kids and we’ll also have a special surprise in an envelope for the adults,” said manager Pat Lievel. “We’re also going New Bremen hunt to have a breakfast buffet The New Bremen/New from 9 to 11 a.m. and a Knoxville Rotary Club and brunch buffet from 11 a.m. to the village of New Bremen 2 p.m.”

Parks Department will host Floral arrangements their annual Easter egg hunt Kroger also has a wide va- at the Jaycee Park in New riety of floral arrangements Bremen on Saturday at 1 for the holiday. According to p.m. Three top prizes will be floral attendant Sharon awarded to each age group Kohler, the biggest sales are and children from infant to potted plants such as hysixth grade will be able to acinths and Easter lilies. The participate. store also does fresh-flower Sidney First United arrangements and bouquets. Methodist Church will hold “We do our own in-house an Easter egg hunt following fresh arrangements,” said its service Sunday. It will be Kohler. “Some are dressed up held at Sidney High School with ribbons and bows and around noon. There will be we also have Easter bal9,000 eggs and all children loons.” through sixth grade can parThe floral department fea- ticipate.

Cemetery to do maintenance

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Graceland Cemetery is asking lot owners to remove all ground decorations from graves so spring maintenance may begin.

Lot owners are also reminded no benches, garden stones or statues on the ground will be permitted.

Ground decorations are permitted seven days before and seven days after Memorial Day.

To vote, visit the site at www.sidneydailynews.com.

Contract awarded

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

This week’s question: Do you think Rick Santorum will drop out of the race for the Republican presidential nomination?

Results of last week’s poll: Do you think the Supreme Court will find the health care law unconstitutional?

Yes ...........................78% No ............................22%

DEGRAFF — In a special meeting Friday afternoon, DeGraff Village Council awarded a $25,834 contract to low bidder Veterans Contracting Inc. of Cleveland to replace a traffic signal on Ohio 235.

The base bid for the project was $21,898 with an alternate bid of $3,936. Council awarded For photo reprints, visit www.sidneydailynews.com SDN Photo/Jennifer Bumgarner the contract on recommendaJENNY GUISINGER (left) and Judy Oellerman are gearing up for Easter with arrangements tion of project consultant Jim are Jenny’s Designs Flower and Gifts. Guisinger is the owner of the business.

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Symposium brings vets history alive Event set Tuesday at Edison PIQUA — An Edison Community College symposium titled, “Library of Congress Veterans History Project,” slated for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the college theater, will feature 18 displays of artifacts from World War II through the war in Afghanistan.

Included will be a major display from World War II Historical Re-enactment Society staffed by volunteer re-enactors Dennis Sullivan and Harry Busse.

The focus of the program will be presentations by veterans from World War II through the

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EDISON COMMUNITY College student Levi Coey (right) interviews veteran Dr. James Williams, a surgeon who took care of the wounded in Desert Storm, for the “Library of Congress Veterans History Project.” war in Afghanistan as Speakers include rethey detail the work they tired area school Princidid in service to their pal Harry Ashburn, Piqua country.

City Manager Gary Huff,

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Piqua attorney Ben Hiser, the Rev. Floyd Murray of the Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church,

Red Lobster chef Reginald Hickmon, Edison faculty Stephanie Steele and Edison students Brandon Brown and Will Marsh.

For this history project, honors students have interviewed 40 area veterans, ranging from in age from 23 to 94. Once the interviews are transferred from memory sticks to DVDs and logged, those interviews will be sent to the Library of Congress for archiving and posting on the Internet. The DVDs will also be available at the Miami County Veterans Museum in Troy and at the Edison Community College library.

Prior to the symposium, a screening of “World War II on an LST” will be presented by Bradford filmmaker Diana Spitler beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the college

cafeteria, which adjoins the theater. An LST is a U.S. Navy vessel designed to transport vehicles and troops, and to land on unimproved shorelines.

Area quartet Converwill perform gence throughout the evening.

Additionally, an original musical composition by Timothy Kolker titled, “Thunder Salute,” will be accompanied by a video of Washington, D.C., veterans monuments and statues as well as the Arlington tombstones of JFK, Lee Marvin, Audie Murphy and Medgar Evers, among others.

All events are free and the public is invited to attend to honor the military veterans. Call Vivian Blevins at (937) 778-3815 for additional information. A copy of the entire program is available at the college website.

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FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Please join us Easter for a special service.

Easter morning 10:30am.

Special message and Communion Service

1028 Park St. • 498-1328 • www.sidneyag.org

1899 Wapakoneta Avenue 937.492.4492 April 5 Last Supper Reinactment 7pm April 6 Good Friday Service 7pm April 7 Community Easter Egg Hunt 10am April 8 Easter Services 8:30 and 10:30am

LOCAL NEWS

Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, April 4, 2012

City income tax returns due soon Sidney income tax returns are due on or before April 17, coinciding with the due date for federal income tax returns. By state law, municipalities must follow the Internal Revenue Service filing deadline.

Like most Ohio cities, Sidney has a mandatory filing requirement.

Every Sidney resident 18 years of age and older must file either a 2011 Sidney income tax return or have an approved exemption form on file with the city of Sidney Revenue Collections office no later than April 17.

(Remember, an extension of time to file is not an extension of time to pay income tax due, city officials said.)

The mandatory filing requirement is applicable regardless of whether a resident has ever filed in the past and even if his or her employer withholds Sidney income tax from paychecks. Sidney taxable income includes, but is not limited to, wages, salaries, and other compensation, bonuses, commissions, sick pay, vacation pay, severance pay, lottery winnings (from state and multistate lotteries, to the extent reported to IRS by the payer), net rental income and net profits of businesses, pro-

fessions and sole proprietorships.

Sidney does not tax interest income, dividends, capital gains, welfare benefits, Social Security benefits, unemployment income, retirement income or active military pay. Visit www.sidneyoh.com for a more complete listing of taxable and nontaxable income, as well as other rules.

A copy of page one of the taxpayer’s Federal Form 1040 (as well as other applicable Federal schedules such as C, E, F, K-1) needs to be attached to be considered a complete return. Any return filed after its due date (or extended due date, if applicable) will be subject to a $25 late- filing fee, if filed within 60 days after the due date. If filed more than 60 days late, the late-filing fee increases to $50.

Retirees or those with a permanent disability whose only source of income is from Social Security, pensions, interest or dividends need only file a one-time Exemption Form with the Revenue Collections office. This form is available at city hall or at www.sidneyoh.com. Those who previously filed an Exemption Form but now have wage, rental ac-

tivity, business net income or other Sidney taxable income will need to file a 2011 Sidney income tax return.

City staff will help taxpayers prepare their Sidney return and there is no charge for this service. People should bring tax records (such as Federal 1040, all W-2’s, 1099-Misc and other federal schedules). For people who wish to take advantage of this service, city officials recommend they have the return prepared by city staff as soon as possible to avoid long lines or extended wait times as April 17 nears.

The tax office is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but will be closed this Friday in observance of Good Friday. On April 14, the office will be open from 8 a.m. until noon to assist with Sidney tax return preparation. The office is located just inside the main entrance to city hall at 201 W. Poplar St. Answers to frequently asked questions and tax forms can be found at www.sidneyoh.com. The tax office also can be reached by email at tax@sidneyoh.com, by phone at 498-8111 or by fax at 4988149.

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Osgood • The Goat Farmers will have a fish fry Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Meals will be available to eat in or carry out.

• The Holy Week schedule for St. Nicholas and St. Louis Catholic churches is Holy Thursday Mass, 7:30 p.m., St. Louis, Eucharistic adoration will continue to 11 p.m.; Good Friday, 1 p.m., St. Louis; Holy Saturday, 7:30 p.m., St. Nicholas; Easter Masses, 8:30 a.m., St. Louis, and 10:30 a.m., St. Nicholas.

• Sign-up for the parish directory will be after the Masses starting May 5.

• Osgood American Legion will hold an Easter egg hunt for children through third grade on Saturday at 1:30 p.m.

• Winners of the euchre tournament Thursday were Ray Mangen, Urban Arling, Bob Grieshop, Hoot Evers and Carol Parmelee.

• Winners of the March youth drawing were Donna Mangen, Gary Poeppelman, Josh Alexander, Eric Popple, Ray Mangen and Donna Mangen.

• The Osgood Rescue Squad benefit will be held April 14 at the Silver Spur from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. People must be at least 18 years old to attend and 21 to drink alcohol. No carry-in alcohol will be allowed. Karaoke, a 50-50 jar and raffle prizes (76 available) will be included in the event.

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Sts. Peter & Paul Church (SPP) 6788 St. Rt. 66, Newport • 937-295-3001

First Baptist Church

PALM SUNDAY

EASTER SUNRISE

10:30 AM APRIL 1 Cantata ~“Who is This King?”

SERVICE & BREAKFAST 7:00 AM APRIL 8

MAUNDY THURSDAY

SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 AM

DINNER & SERVICE 6:00 PM APRIL 5

WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 AM

Corner of North & Miami Sidney, Ohio 45365 (937) 492-4909 fbc309@bright.net

Celebration for Children during Worship Service

Holy Week Schedule PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION Sat., March 31st

Vigil Mass 5:00 pm at SM & 6:30 at SPP

Sun., April 1

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HOLY THURSDAY Thurs., April 5th

Mass of the Lord’s Supper for both parishes at SM at 8:00 pm

GOOD FRIDAY Fri., April 6th

12:00 Noon The Way of the Cross at SM 1:00 pm Good Friday Service at SM for both parishes 7:00 pm The Way of the Cross at SPP

HOLY SATURDAY Sat., April 7th

9:00pm Easter Vigil Mass for both parishes at SM

EASTER SUNDAY Sun., April 8th

Easter Masses: 6:30 am and 9:30 am at SPP 8:00, 9:30 and 11:00 at SM

EASTER BLESSINGS TO ALL!

St. Jacob

Lutheran Church

CHURCH OF THE HOLY ANGELS

Palm Sunday ~ 7:00 PM (Community Choir) Maundy Thursday ~ 7:30 PM w/Holy Communion Good Friday ~ 7:30 PM Easter Vigil (Saturday) ~ 7:30 PM Easter Morning (at Pearl Cemetery) ~ 6:00 AM (at the Church) ~ 8 AM and 10:00 AM All Easter Services include Holy Communion

S. Main and Water Street

Corner 119 and 25A, Anna

Michael Althauser Pastor

Clarence Pfaadt

Director of Music

937-394-4421

WEEKEND MASSES Saturday 5:30 P.M. Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and Noon HOLY THURSDAY 7:00 P.M. GOOD FRIDAY Noon HOLY SATURDAY 8:45 P.M. (NO 5:30 P.M. MASS)

EASTER SUNDAY 7:30, 9:00, 10:30 and Noon

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Sidney Daily News,Wednesday, April 4, 2012

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Publisher Will Not Be Responsible for More Than One Incorrect Insertion. We Reserve The Right To Correctly Classify, Edit, Cancel Or Decline Any Advertisement Without Notice.

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EASTER EGG HUNT: Saturday, April 7th, 10am games, 11am Egg Hunt.

Abundant Life, 661 County Road 25A by fairgrounds. (937)339-4769

CASSTOWN, 4464 St. Rt. 55, Thursday and Friday 9am-4pm, and Saturday, 9am-2pm. Estate Sale. housewares, tools, computer items, washer, dryer, refrigerator, knickknacks, clothes, fishing gear PIQUA, 7858 FesslerBuxton Rd. WednesdaySaturday 10-? GARAGE/ BARN SALE! Books, golf clubs, dinette set, entertainment center, chest, baby furniture, sofa, piano, stereo speakers, dolls, petite clothes, jeans, glassware, movies and lots of miscellaneous!

PORT JEFFERSON, 102 Rickway Drive, Thursday April 5th- April 21st, 9-?, Moving sale!, Snow blower, extension ladder, drill pess, hand tools, power tools, Home interior pictures, glider rocker, area rug, large gold wall mirror, lots of household miscellaneous, much more, everything must go!

SIDNEY, 1326 Constitution, Friday & Saturday, 9am-11am, MOVING SALE! Couch, refrigerator, washer, baby crib, other miscellaneous household goods, children's items.

SIDNEY, 1313 Broadway, Friday 8am-?, Saturday 9am-?, Like new baby items, Pack N Play, swing, jumperoo, patio table/ chairs, boom box, televisions, dehumidifier, utility cart, cd dvd cabinet, end table, Nice childrens thru adult clothing, Much more SIDNEY, 1599 Timberidge, Saturday, 9amNoon. Lots of furniture, stove, lamps, household goods, Longaberger baskets, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 18760 & 18802 St Rt 47E. (1/2 mile east of Pt Jefferson) Friday, Saturday 8am-4pm. Refrigerator, washer, microwave, dining table, dry sink, rugs, gas logs, patio furniture, aquariums, jewelry, purses, shoes, clothes, bulbs, plants, mower, Toro tiller (needs work), weight bench.

SIDNEY 193 Mercury Court. Friday and Saturday 9-1. This weekend and next! MOVING SALE! Quality items. Exercise equipment, tools, electronics, mens clothes, holiday decorations, spiritual books, Grotto, suits, luggage, boots, kitchen items, office, garage items, miscellaneous.

SIDNEY 2 miles north on 25A. Saturday April 7th 9-5. Fishing gear- Over 25 quality rods and reels.

Cornhole & bean bag set, historic aviation collection, XX-XXX mens clothing, CD's & movies, mini bike, unique 4 wheeler, lots of miscellaneous goods. Inquiries call (937)726-7991.

SIDNEY, 2291 Wells Drive, Saturday only!, 9-3.

Bunk beds, refrigerator, Umbrella table & chairs, treadmill, exercise bike, bicycles, church pew, weight/ bench set, table/ chairs, corner desk, desk, hooked rug, microwaves, and much more.

SIDNEY, 2833 River Road (across from Fulton Rd) Friday and Saturday 9-3. Variety of interesting items. Great prices.

CAUTION Whether posting or responding to an advertisement, watch out for offers to pay more than the advertised price for the item. Scammers will send a check and ask the seller to wire the excess through Western Union (possibly for courier fees).

The scammer's check is fake and eventually bounces and the seller loses the wired amount.

While banks and Western Union branches are trained at spotting fake checks, these types of scams are growing increasingly sophisticated and fake checks often aren't caught for weeks.

Funds wired through Western Union or MoneyGram are irretrievable and virtually untraceable.

If you have questions regarding scams like these or others, please contact the Ohio Attorney General’s office at (800)282-0515.

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3RD SHIFT PRODUCTION Norcold, the leader in refrigerator manufacturing for the RV, trucking and marine industries, is currently accepting applications for 3rd shift production at the Sidney and Gettysburg, Ohio facilities.

GUITAR LESSONS - Beginners all ages Call: (937)773-8768

LOST DOG: Long-haired black and white dachshund. Lost in Pasco, 2 weeks ago. Please call (937)605-4121 with any information.

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ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE from home. *Medical, *Business, *Criminal Justice, *Hospitality. Job placement assistance.

Computer available. Financial Aid if qualified.

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Norcold’s new starting wage is now $10.00/hr!!

You must be flexible, able to excel in a fast paced assembly environment, willing to work overtime. We offer an excellent benefits package including health, dental, 401(K) and many others.

Unemployed Parent receive Income Tax Return, $1500 for one child, $3000 for two children and $4000 for three children.

Call now 1(800)583-8840. www.x-presstaxes.com

For confidential consideration, fill out an application at:

NOTICE

ATTENTION: JOB SEEKERS MINSTER AREA Part Time Weekend Work Available Looking for motivated people for part time weekend work in a manufacturing setting.

Shifts will be in 4hr increments Sat & Sun 6 a.m. to 10 a.m 4 p.m. to 8 p.m Responsibilities of checking lockerooms, breakrooms, restrooms, pulling trash, and stocking supplies Interested applicants need to apply at: www.sciotoservices.com

Shelby County Job Center 227 S. Ohio Ave Sidney

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Celebrate Your Special Graduate in our Graduation Keepsake Edition on May 24, 2012

DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M., MAY 4, 2012 Please submit information along with a payment of $21.75 to: Sidney Daily News Attn: Grad Ads 1451 North Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365

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DEADLINES/CORRECTIONS:

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS Mig Welders/ Fabricators, Assemblers, Construction, Mason Tenders, foundry workers, forklift operators, and general labor. Valid DL & HSD/ GED required, pass background check.

BarryStaff (937)726-6909 or (937)381-0058 EOE

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are a precision machining manufacturer with immediate openings for the following positions. We are looking for highly-motivated and experienced individuals who work well in a team-oriented environment.

Graduate’s Information

CONGRATULATIONS

CNC Boring Mill Machinist / CNC VTL Machinist

Graduate’s Name: ______________________________________

Applicant must be capable of performing set-ups, in-process inspection of parts, program editing, blueprint reading and knowledge of geometric tolerancing. Preferred candidate would have a minimum of 3 years experience.

(1st and 2nd shift positions available.)

Graduate’s High School: __________________________________ Greeting: ______________________________________________

Positions also available:

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Resistance Brazing / Production Brazing Operator

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Submitted By Name: ________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ________________________________________ Phone Number: ________________________________________ Visa, MC, Discover, American Express: ______________________ Expiration Date: ________________________________________ 2175821

2011 CASEY HUSSEY Anna High School You’re very special to us!

Love, Grandma Melda & Grandpa Mike Hussey

Competitive Wages, Comprehensive Health Insurance & Prescription Drug Card, Dental Insurance, 401K & Pension Plan, Life-Insurance, Long & Short Term Disability, Paid Holidays & Vacation, 1st & 2nd Shift.

Please apply in person or send work history to:

Sidney Tool & Die, Inc. 1950 Campbell Road PO Box 849 Phone 937-492-6121 (An Equal Opportunity Employer)

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Fairlawn Local Schools

Is accepting applications for the position of Boys' Varsity Basketball Coach for the 2012 2013 school year.

To Apply contact: Wade Wilhelm, Athletic Director or Jo DeMotte, Principal at: (937)492-5930 8am - 2pm Daily OR Send a resume to: Attn: Athletic Director Fairlawn Local Schools 18800 Johnston Rd Sidney, OH 45365

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AUTOMOTIVE POSITIONS AVAILABLE (The Grass Is Greener Here)

Are you WORTH MORE than you're getting PAID now?

The Auto Business is BOOMING!

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Large inventory Quality advertising Full line General Motors store Leads provided Positions Available: Management, Sales, Service, Office.

We have: • AGGRESSIVE pay plans • 401k- Eye- DentalHealthEmployee discounts • Vacations paid • NO SUNDAYS! Training!

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Sales Professionals needed for Mercer and Auglaize County's #1 Dealership We Offer• 5 day work week • paid holidays & vacation • best compensation plan around • up to 35% or salary+ commission • over 240 used vehicles in inventory to sell from • retirement and 401k program • health insurance Come be a part of our success!

Call for appointment or stop by for an application.

Celina - St Marys Rodney Klinger 888-867-3856

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NK Parts Industries, INC. is seeking to fill the following positions:

LOGISTICS SENIOR MANAGER LOGISTICS ASSISTANT MANAGER LOGISTICS PLANNING STAFF PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (1ST & 2ND) SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Admissions/ Marketing Assistant

Part Time Clerical Chamber of Commerce

Full time position at 150 bed nursing home. Must be a professional with experience in a nursing home facility environment, marketing and admissions.

Responsible for working with families, processing referrals and various marketing functions. Send or fax your resume to Elaine Bergman.

The Sidney - Shelby County Chamber is looking to fill a part time administrative position working afternoons from 2pm - 5pm

Koester Pavilion 3232 North County Road 25A Troy OH 45373 Phone: 937.440.7663 Fax: 937.335.0095 EOE

Applications accepted: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm 777 South Kuther Rd. Sidney, Ohio E-Mail Resume: Career1@NKparts.com Fax Resume: (937)492-8995 ❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍●❍

Volunteer Program Director The Council on Rural Services is seeking a skilled & experienced program director for their Hands On West Central Ohio/ Retired & Senior Volunteer Program. This program is a local resource for nonprofit groups and volunteers linking for meaningful volunteer opportunities in Miami, Darke, Shelby, and Logan Counties. The selected candidate is responsible for the daily supervision/ operation of the volunteer program, along with developing grant work plans that ensure delivery of a comprehensive volunteer program.

The ideal candidate must be energetic, motivated, and reflect excellent leadership traits.

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Apply in person at: Continental Express 10450 St Rt 47 Sidney, OH or call 800/497-2100

Interested candidates Please submit cover letter & resume to: 1979 AIRSTREAM 31', Excellent condition! $7500.

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NURSE PRACTITIONER Urgent Care

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Health Insurance, IRA, and Vacation Pay Fax Resumes to: (937)526-3413 Mail: Bohman Trucking Inc. 2632 Simon Rd Russia, Ohio 45363.

We are seeking Nurse Practitioners for parttime/casual openings for Urgent Care.

The Nurse Practitioner will provide patient examinations, order appropriate diagnostic tests, take patient history and plan, implement and evaluate results of patient care.

Requirements: • Master's in Nursing • Graduate of Accredited Program for Nurse Practitioner in Family Practice or Acute Care • Ohio RN License • Registered in Ohio as a Nurse Practitioner Qualified candidates may apply on-line at:

EARLY INTERVENTION SPECIALIST Provides services and support that enhance a family's ability to meet the developmental needs of their child(ren).

Bachelor's degree required.

Send resume/ application or apply at: SCBDD Attn: Lisa Brady 1200 S. Childrens Home Rd. Sidney, Ohio 45365 E.O.E.

Excellent benefit package and 30 hours/ week employment.

Apply in person: Brown Industrial, Inc. 311 W. South Street Botkins, OH 45306

CLASS A CDL DRIVER Local paving company seeking a Class A CDL driver able to perform physical labor associated with asphalt paving.

(937)606-1123 for an application

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If this sounds like you, please email your cover letter and resume along with your salary history and expectations to Scott Koon, Publisher, Delaware Gazette. skoon@ohcommedia.com 2270714

6,107 miles, good condition, runs excellent $3500 OBO. Call after 4pm or leave message.

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2001 KEYSTONE 242 FW SPRINGDALE 5TH WHEEL 12 foot super slide, sleeps 6. Excellent condition! Stored inside when not used. $9000.

(937)726-4580 Botkins, OH

2007 CADILLAC STS AW drive, 6 cylinder, 51,500 miles, sunroof, heated & cooled seats, keyless entry, Gold, showroom condition, excellent gas mileage, 100,000 warranty, $19,500 (937)492-1501

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Name of Deceased:____________________ There is not a day, dear Mother/Father, that we do not think of you.

Date of Birth:_________________________ Thank you for loving and sharing, Date of Passing:_______________________ for giving and for caring.

God bless you and keep you, Number of verse selected :______________ until we meet again.

Or write your own (20 words or less):______ Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure. ____________________________________ You are loved beyond words ____________________________________ and missed beyond measure.

Those we love we never lose, ____________________________________ for always they will be, Closing Message: (Example: Always in our loved remembered, treasured, always in our memory. hearts, Sue & Family):__________________ It broke our hearts to lose you, ____________________________________ but you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, Name of person submitting form:__________ the day God called you home. ____________________________________ My heart still aches in sadness, my silent tears still flow.

Phone Number:________________________ For what it meant to lose you, Address:_____________________________ no one will ever know.

Memory is a lovely lane, City, State and Zip Code:________________ where hearts are ever true. ____________________________________ A lane I so often travel down, because it leads to you.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Am. Ex. Number: Oh how we wish he/she was here today, ____________________________________ to see all the blessings we have.

Expiration Date:_______________________ Yet somehow you know that he/she is guiding us on our paths.

Signature:____________________________ Tenderly we treasure the past with memories that will always last.

Remembering you on this day, comforted by so many memories.

In the hearts of those who loved you, you will always be there.

If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever. .

Loved always, sadly missed.

To remember your loved one in this Forever remembered, forever missed. special way, submit a photo, this form Suffer little children to come unto me.

Only $15.75

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The Delaware Gazette has an excellent opportunity for an Advertising Sales Director to lead our eager and dedicated sales team. As part of our management team, you will lead a staff of 7, driving our print and online sales strategies.

This position plays a pivotal role in the implementation of our strategic plan to aggressively grow revenue streams across niche products, print and online platforms by focusing on the success of our advertisers.

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We remember those who have passed away and are especially dear to us. On Monday, May 28, 2012 we will publish a special section devoted to those who are gone, but not forgotten.

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Help Wanted

2004 LEXUS ES330 Levinson stereo, GPS, great MPG, loaded!!!

Asking $9,995.

(937)710-5030

In Loving Memory

*Drug Free Workplace*

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Pohl Transportation has a NEW Sign On Bonus!

VISIT: www.shelbydd.org for salary, benefits, position description and application.

BROWN INDUSTRIAL, INC. Metal Fabricators/ Laborers

1998 HONDA GL1500 GOLDWING ASPENCADE 90,306 miles. New seat in summer 2011. Comes with 1 full cover, 1 half cover and trailer hitch. $7500 OBO. (937)596-5474 fctss5@hotmail.com

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www.wilsonhospital.com

or send resume to Wilson Memorial Hospital, 915 W. Michigan Street, Sidney, OH 45365

2001 MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS LS Loaded with accessories. Very good condition. Only 75,300 miles. $5000 (937)339-8352

Class A CDL Driver Wanted:

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Qualified candidates must have a Bachelors degree in Business, Communication or related field; with work experience in community development and volunteer management preferred.

Experience should include strong leadership skills for working with the public.

Or send cover letter and resume to: wmoorman@counci lonruralservices.org

Familiarity with: MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required.

Driver needed for casual work for dedicated account. Must have CDLA and recent tractor trailer experience.

Work available during the week and weekends.

Clean, reliable equipment, $0.36/mile.

Or email to: jraible@sid neyshelbychamber.com

Come join a growing team! We are a third generation family owned business who manufactures specialized mobile equipment for the rendering industry.

Previous experience is not required, but a positive attitude and good mechanical aptitude are.

We offer good benefits including health Insurance, 401K, bonuses, and paid vacation, Starting pay is $11-$14/hr. depending on experience

TO APPLY: please visit our Web site at: www.councilonrural services.org

Primary responsibilities of this position include: • greeting visitors • answering phones • general office duties

CASUAL DRIVER

Jeff Raible, SidneyShelby County Chamber of Commerce, 101 South Ohio Ave., Floor 2, Sidney, Ohio 45365

GENERAL ASSOCIATES Competitive Wages, Insurance, Benefits, 401K, Fitness and Recreation Center

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Sidney Daily News Attn: In Loving Memory 1451 North Vandemark Road Sidney, OH 45365 Deadline for this special tribute is May 11 at 5 p.m.

Please call (937) 498-5925 with any questions.

* Limit one individual per 1x3 space

The memory of you will always be in our hearts!

Love always, Wife, Children, Family and Friends 2272016

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Drivers are paid bump dock fees for customer live loads and live unloads.

For additional info call

866-208-4752 FLATBED DRIVERS NEEDED ***SIGN ON BONUS*** Up to $.44 per mile.

Willing to train on flatbed. CDL-A required.

3 months experience preferred. Home every weekend.

Benefits.

(937)210-6615 (937)638-9383 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ NEW SIGN ON BONUS

$1000 New lanes into LAP Louisville, KY

422 Buckeye Ave., Sidney

Amish Crew Pole BarnsErected Prices: •30x40x12 with 2 doors, $9,900 •40x64x14 with 2 doors, $16,000 ANY SIZE AVAILABLE!

Any type of Construction: Roofing, remodeling, siding, add-ons, interior remodeling and cabintets, re-do old barns, new home construction, etc.

CIMARRON EXPRESS 800-866-7713 ext 123 www.cimarronexpress.com

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ TRUCK DRIVER, Family owned business seeking truck driver, must have Class A CDL, with tanker endorsement, must pass a drug screen, 5 day work week, home every night.

For details call (937)295-3470

ANY TYPE OF REMODELING

Amos Schwartz Construction

2 BEDROOM, appliances, garage, lawn care. $480 monthly plus deposit.

(937)492-5271 2 BEDROOM half double, smoke free, all appliances, lawncare, No pets! $550.

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• Spouting • Metal Roofing • Siding • Doors

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• Heated Kennel • Outdoor time • Friendly Family atmosphere • Country Setting • Flexible Hours

• Baths • Awnings • Concrete • Additions

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SIDNEY PET SITTING Planning on being gone from home? Allow your pet to remain at home stress free. We come to your home! Bonded & Insured. www.sidneypetsitting.com danaj77@hotmail.com. (937)492-1513.

Roofing • Drywall • Painting Plumbing • Remodels • Flooring Eric Jones, Owner

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20 YEARS IN BUSINESS • Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Texturing • Kitchens • Baths • Decks • Doors • Windows

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Call today for FREE estimate Fully Insured Repairs • Cleaning • Gutter Guard

FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED

Paws & Claws Retreat: Pet Boarding

Emily Greer

Gravel Hauled, Laid & Leveled Driveways & Parking Lots

1002 N. Main St. Sidney, Ohio 45365

• Lawn Maintenance and Mowing • Shrub Planting & Removal • Shrub Trimming • Tree Removal • Tree Trimming • Pavers & Wall Stone, Hardscapes

937-419-0676

• Specializing in Chapter 7 • Affordable rates • Free Initial Consultation

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Bankruptcy Attorney

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 11681 REVISED COD SEC. 2329.26 CASE NO. 12-CV-14 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs.

Sharon L. Cathcart aka Sharon Cathcart, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the Second floor lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse, in Sidney, Ohio, on Wednesday, the 11th day of April, 2012 at 10:00 A.M. o’clock P.M., the following described real estate, to wit: LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND AT THE SHELBY COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE. PROPERTY ADDRESS: 329 Fourth Avenue, Sidney, Ohio PROPERTY OWNER: Sharon Cathcart PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: OR Book 1710, Page 199 PP:# 01-18-26-458-027 and 01-18-26-458-028 Said Premises Located at: 329 Fourth Avenue, Sidney, Ohio Said Premises Appraised at $51,000.00 And cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash. Cannot be sold for less than 2/3rds of the appraised value. 10% of purchase price down on day of sale, cash or certified check, balance on confirmation of sale.

REIMER, ARNOVITZ, CHERNEK & JEFFREY CO., L.P.A. By: Scott P. Ciupak (Reg. #0076117) F. Peter Costello (Reg. #0076112) Attorneys for Plaintiff P.O. Box 968 Twinsburg, Ohio 44087 Telephone: (330) 425-4201 Fax: (330) 425-0339 Email: sciupak@reimerlaw.com John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4 2268009

LEGAL NOTICE Green Township Trustees Shelby County, Ohio Sealed proposals will be received by the Green township Trustees, Debra Middleton, Fiscal Officer located at 19860 Sidney Plattsville Road, Sidney, OH 45365 until 7:00 PM local time on April 9, 2012 for furnishing all labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the project known as 2012 422 Single Chip Seal Project, and at same time and place, publicly opened and read aloud. The project consists sealing with 422 Chip and Seal coat as per specifications on various township roads.

Contract documents, bid sheets, plans and specifications can be obtained at the Green township Trustees, Debra Middleton, Fiscal Officer located at 19860 Sidney Plattsville Raod, Sidney, Ohio 45365.

Each bidder is required to furnish a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security in Bond Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.

Each Proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein.

Each bidder must submit, upon request, evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. The owner intends and requires that this project shall be completed no later than September 15, 2012.

All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable use Ohio Products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123, the Governor’s Executive Order of 1972, and Governor’s Executive Order 84-9 shall be required.

Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Shelby County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Industrial Relations.

The Green Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any and/or all bids.

Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4 2268458

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 08 CV 357 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

HSBC Bank USA, as Trustee in trust for Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc. Asset Backed Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-RP1, Plaintiff vs.

Duane A. Boerger, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 17055 Roetger Road, New Bremen, OH 45869 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on April 25, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Situate in the Township of Van Buren, County of Shelby, and State of Ohio, to-wit: Being part of the Northeast quarter of Section Eight (8), Town Seven (7) South, Range Five(5) East, Van Buren Township, Shelby County, Ohio, and being more fully described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin in the Southeast corner of the above Quarter section; thence North, along the East line of said Section three hundred sixty-eight (368) feet to a spike for the place of beginning for the following described premises; thence continuing North, along said Section line, three hundred twenty five (325) feet to an iron pin: thence West, with an interior angle of eighty-nine (89) degrees and double zero (00) minutes one hundred twenty-three (123) feet to an iron pin; thence South, parallel with said East Section line, three hundred twenty-five (325) feet to an iron pin; thence East, with an interior angle of eighty-nine (89) degrees and double zero (00) minutes, one hundred twenty-three (123) feet to the place of beginning.

Containing ninety-two hundredths (92) of an acre, more or less, being subject to all legal highways.

Said Premises Located at 17055 Roetger Road, New Bremen, OH 45869 Said Premises Appraised at $90,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days.

Sheriff John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Lori N. Wight, Attorney Apr. 4, 11, 18 2270219

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 10CV000031 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Trustee for the Benefit of the Certificateholders, Park Place Securities, Inc. 2004-WCW1, AssetBacked Pass-Through Certificates Series 2004-WCWI, Plaintiff vs.

Larkin Davis, aka Larkin E. Davis, Defendant, In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court house or on the premises in the above named County, on Wednesday the 11th day of April, 2012, at 10:00 AM., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the City of Sidney to-wit: EXHIBIT “A” TRACT 1: SITUATED IN THE CITY OF SIDNEY, TOWNSHIP OF CLINTON, IN THE COUNTY OF SHELBY, IN THE STATE OF OHIO, VIZ: BEING LOT NO. FOUR (4) IN THE VILLAGE OF SIDNEY VIEW AS DESIGNATED UPON THE PLATA THEREOF, WHICH PLAT IS RECORDED IN LARGE PLAT BOOK NO. 3 AT PAGE 6, OF THE RECORDS OF THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO, BEING THE SAME PREMISES CONVEYED TO THE GRANTORS HEREIN BY DEED RECORDED IN VOL. 132 AT PAGE 76 OF THE DEED RECORDS OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO. SUBJECT TO LEGAL HIGHWAYS, EASEMENTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. TRACT 11: SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF SHELBY, IN THE STATE OF OHIO, VIZ: BEING LOT UMBER FIVE (5), IN THE SIDNEY VIEW ADDITION TO THE CITY OF SIDNEY, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO. SUBJECT TO LEGAL HIGHWAYS, EASEMENTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS OF RECORD. PARCEL NO. 01-2204307.004 AND 01-2204307-005 PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 212 Sophia Street, Sidney, Ohio 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $20,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% day of the sale, balance due upon confirmation of sale.

John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Matthew Gladwell, Attorney for Plaintiff Reisenfeld & Associates 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4 2267904

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Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Section 2329.25 No. 11CV000385 The State of Ohio, Shelby County JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Plaintiff vs.

Bruce Mees, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 25th day of April, 2012 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and City of Sidney, to wit: Situate in the City of Sidney, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, viz: being a part of Lot 1430 in the City of Sidney, Shelby County, Ohio described as follows: Commencing at the North West corner of Inlot Number Fourteen Hundred Thirty (1430); thence East Seventy-One (71) feet to a point, thence, South Two Hundred Fourteen and Fifty Hundredths (214.50) feet to a point; thence, West Seventy-One (71) feet to a point; thence, North Two Hundred Fourteen and Fifty Hundredths (214.50) feet to the place of beginning.

Said Premises Located at 333 Park Street, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Melissa N. Meinhart, Attorney Apr. 4, 11, 18 2272503

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SECTION 2329.25 NO. 09-CV-000154 The State of Ohio, Shelby County Mutual Federal Savings Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Jamie R. Jones, et. al., Defendant In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the 2nd floor lobby of the Shelby County Courthouse in the City of Sidney, in the above named County, on April 11, 2012, at 10:00 o'clock A.M., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Salem to-wit: Situate in the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Town 1, Range 7 East, Township, County and State aforesaid, and being Lot No. 57 in Port Haven’s First Addition, as shown by Plat recorded in Volume 7, Page 1 of the Plat Records of Shelby County, Ohio.

Prior Deed Reference: Volume 1559, Page 761 of the Official Records of Shelby County, Ohio Parcel No. 44-1916302.030 Said Premises located at 8101 Port Haven Drive, Sidney, Ohio 45365.

Said Premises appraised at $62,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

Terms of sale: 10% cash down on the day of sale, balance within 30 days of closing.

John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio James J. Chrisman, Attorney for Mutual Federal Savings Bank March 21, 28, April 4 2266422

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Section 2329.25 No. 11CV000314 The State of Ohio, Shelby County JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs.

Robert A. Jeffries, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 25th day of April, 2012 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and Township of Sidney , to wit: Situate in the Township of Washington, County of Shelby and State of Ohio, viz: Being part of the Northeast Quarter of Section 5, Town 7, Range 6 East, Washington Township and being Lot Number 5 of Larger’s Second Subdivision and said Plat is recorded in Plat Book 9, Page 7 of the Plat Records of Shelby County, Ohio, bearing Instrument Number 83331, and being part of the real estate described in Deed Book 202, Page 453 of the Deed Records of Shelby County, Ohio, and subject to all highways and easements of record.

Said Premises Located at 10775 Millcreek Road, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $45,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio David F. Hanson, Attorney Apr. 4, 11, 18 2270958

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 11CV000347 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Plaintiff vs.

Randell Minix, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 845 South Main Street, Sidney, OH 45365 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on April 25, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, Situate in the City of Sidney, in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio: Part of Inlot Number Five Hundred Twenty-one (521) in said City, County and State, bounded and described as follows: Commencing at a point forty-one (41) feet three (3) inches South of the Northeast corner of Inlot No. 521; thence South with the East line of said Lot, fifty (50) feet; thence West following the line at right angles to Main Avenue, one hundred five and 8/10 (105.8) feet to the East line of Ohio Avenue; thence Northerly with the East line of Ohio Avenue, fifty-two (52) feet; thence East one hundred twenty-one and 5/10 (121.5) feet to the place of beginning.

Subject to legal highways and easements, conditions and restrictions of record.

Prior Instrument Reference: Deed Volume 347, Page 97 and Official Record Volume 1406, Page 291.

Said Premises Located at 845 South Main Street, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $53,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days.

Sheriff John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Sara M. Petersmann, Attorney Apr. 4, 11, 18 2270224

SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329.26 NO. 11CV000265 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

Bank of America, N.A., as successor by merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP fka Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Plaintiff vs.

Lynn S. Paul, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, 303 West State Street, Botkins, OH 45306 in the second floor lobby of the courthouse, in the above named County, on April 11, 2012, at 10:00 am, the following described real estate, SITUATED IN THE VILLAGE OF BOTKINS, COUNTY OF SHELBY AND STATE OF OHIO: BEING LOT NUMBER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY-SEVEN (137) IN THE VILLAGE OF BOTKINS AFORESAID COUNTY AND STATE. SAID LOTS HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS THE EAST HALF OF THE WEST HALF OF LOT NUMBER FORTY-SEVEN (47) OF SAID VILLAGE AS WAS SURVEYED AND PLATTED BY A.J. WELLS IN THE YEAR 1880 BEING PART OF A LOT ORIGINALLY NUMBERED THIRTEEN (13).

Parcel No: 11-05-05-227-002 Prior Deed Reference: Volume 369, Page 247 Said Premises Located at 303 West State Street, Botkins, OH 45306 Said Premises Appraised at $48,000 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% down at time of sale, balance due in 30 days.

Sheriff John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Miranda S. Hamrick, Attorney Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4 2266609

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This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

SEWING MACHINE, Console, White brand name, excellent condition, manual included, $75, call (937)492-0357 TELEVISION, 27" JVC, cable ready, beautiful picture, NOT flat screen, $50, (937)974-3508.

WEIGHT MACHINE, $200. Treadmill, $200.

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ADULT MOVIES, still in factory seal, great selection, $4 each.

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FINE CHINA, service for 12 and 8. 400 day clocks.

Depression glass. Morton Salt girl doll. Bed quilts Call (937)778-0332.

HANDICAP RAMP system, aluminum with platforms $4500 new asking $1500; Victory 4 wheel scooter, used 5 hours, $1300; Hoveround power wheel chair, never used, bargain priced $1950, OBO (937)773-4016 RACING BIKE 27", many extras! Like new. over $1000 value, asking $600 or trade for moped or scooter.

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CASH, top dollar paid for junk cars/trucks, running or non-running. I will pick up.

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1993 CADILLAC Seville STS, Northstar, V-8, loaded, fair condition, $3,000 OBO. (937)541-1272 1994 LAND Rover, Range Rover, county long wheel base, loaded, fair condition, $4000 obo.

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SECTION 2329.25 NO. 11CV000450 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

MidFirst Bank, Plaintiff vs.

Gary E. Hittepole, et al., Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, in the second floor lobby of the Courthouse in the above named county, on Wednesday, the 25th day of April, 2012 at 10:00AM the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and Township of Sidney , to wit: Situate in the Township of Clinton, in the County of Shelby and the State of Ohio and further described as follows: Being part of the Northwest Quarter of Section Three (3), Town Seven (7), Range Six (6) East, Township, County and State aforesaid, and being Lot Numbered Twenty-Seven (27) in the MillCreek Subdivision No. 3 as shown by plat recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 34 of the plat records of Shelby County, Ohio, subject to the easements and restrictive covenants shown on said plat.

Said Premises Located at 1267 Stephens Road, Sidney, OH 45365 Said Premises Appraised at $75,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% deposit John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, Ohio Craig J. Spadafore, Attorney Apr. 4, 11, 18

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SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL ESTATE REVISED CODE, SEC. 2329 NO. 10 CV 240 The State of Ohio, Shelby County.

The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Successor to JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Plaintiffs vs.

Jody D. Carey, Defendant In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at the door of the Court house or on the premises in the above named County, on Wednesday the 11th of April, 2012, at 10:00 AM., the following described real estate, situate in the County of Shelby and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Green to-wit: BEING LOT NUMBER 1 IN THE EASTVIEW SUBDIVISION AS THE SAME IS SHOWN IN PLAT 8, PAGE 51 OF THE PLAT RECORDS OF SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO. SAID SUBDIVISION BEING PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 14, TOWN 2, RANGE 13, M.R.S. IN GREEN TOWNSHIP, SHELBY COUNTY, OHIO. Said Premises Located at 4873 State Route 29, Sidney, OH 45365.

Parcel Number 17-23-14151.002 Said Premises Appraised at $72,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount.

TERMS OF SALE: 10% day of the sale, balance due upon confirmation of sale.

John Lenhart, Sheriff Shelby County, OH Matthew Gladwell, Attorney for the Plaintiff, Reisenfeld & Associates 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227 Mar. 21, 28, Apr. 4

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ANNUAL NOTICE Village of Anna hereby notifies all residents that Ord. #1486-06 Regulating Grass & Weeds is in full effect. A copy can be picked up at the Village office or online at: villageofannaoh.com Linda D. Pleiman Fiscal Officer Apr. 4

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